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An empty bus is not a free ride

An empty bus is not a free ride

Dear Editor: I do not know how many years it has been going on, but did you know that bus drivers leave their doors open when they get to the end of the line and leave for coffee etc.? This enables people to ride for free.
B.C. Liquor sales of cold beer, wine not fair to small business

B.C. Liquor sales of cold beer, wine not fair to small business

North Vancouver - Dear Editor: It is my understanding that (the Liquor Distribution Branch's) wholesale prices are equal to or higher than before the recent change (to B.C. liquor laws).
Do you usually pull pranks on April Fool’s Day?

Do you usually pull pranks on April Fool’s Day?

One sign that spring has sprung is the arrival of April Fool’s Day, a day when some folks plot to pull harmless pranks on their peers. This somewhat bizarre tradition is popular not only in Canada and the U.S.
BALDREY: BC Libs on a collision course with teachers

BALDREY: BC Libs on a collision course with teachers

The introduction last week of yet another education reform package is further evidence the BC Liberals remain on a collision course with school trustees and teachers.
LETTER: Fromme trail conflicts overblown

LETTER: Fromme trail conflicts overblown

Dear Editor: Regarding Trevor Lautens’ two columns on the Fromme trail issue, I was going to write after his first column but I didn’t and was pleased to see some thoughtful letters in response.
LETTER: B.C. Liquor sales of cold beer, wine not fair to small business

LETTER: B.C. Liquor sales of cold beer, wine not fair to small business

Dear Editor: It is my understanding that (the Liquor Distribution Branch’s) wholesale prices are equal to or higher than before the recent change (to B.C. liquor laws).
LETTER: An empty bus is not a free ride

LETTER: An empty bus is not a free ride

Dear Editor: I do not know how many years it has been going on, but did you know that bus drivers leave their doors open when they get to the end of the line and leave for coffee etc.? This enables people to ride for free.
JAMES: North Shore light-rail transit on the table

JAMES: North Shore light-rail transit on the table

“The collection and maintenance of cost information should be mandated by Department of Transport as a condition of funding … Lifecycle costs should be considered in addition to the capital costs, to ensure value for money exists over an extended per
LETTER: Letter flags fare evasion

LETTER: Letter flags fare evasion

Dear Editor: Re: Vote Yes and Make Lower Mainland Envy of Canada , March 16 Mailbox. Maybe the incompetent TransLink that writer Neil McGregor from Ontario so admires should be ticketing him for fare evasion. Because, if he only paid $2.
LETTER: Seismically safe schools are priority No. 1

LETTER: Seismically safe schools are priority No. 1

Dear Editor: Re: Still Waiting for Approval on Argyle , March 13 news story.