Opinion

More than a third of B.C.’s seniors in long-term care homes are being prescribed antipsychotic medication even though only about three per cent actually need the drugs.

I’ve reached a stage in parenting sooner than I was expecting, sooner even than I was ready for. The stage is image consciousness, or, more precisely, my son hates his haircut.

Dear Editor: What an amazing April Fool’s article . Perfectly written. One of the best I can remember since a message was left on my desk at work one April Fool’s day — I was to call Myra Maines at the Kearny Funeral home.

Dear Editor: Re: TransLink Unaccountable on Tax , March 9 Mailbox Thanks to (letter-writer) Rick Harrison and those like him for his position and reasons. He has my support.

Dear Editor: I was walking up Lonsdale the other day, a young man on a skateboard passed me by heading down at a great rate of speed. This concerned me because he was not wearing a helmet or any other protective gear.

Dear Editor: I am shocked and dismayed to read the March 6 story about the recovery house on Windridge (Recovery House Defended, front page article). The Canada I grew up in, we welcomed people from all walks of life.

Residents lined up to castigate West Vancouver council Monday night for even considering residential towers at Park Royal — the nexus of the worst bottleneck on the North Shore.

Back in January, newly elected Saanich mayor Richard Atwell let the world in on a secret — he was probably crackers.

Back in January, newly elected Saanich mayor Richard Atwell let the world in on a secret - he was probably crackers.

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.