Opinion

We are all blessed to live in a beautiful, privileged part of the world, but every once in a while comes a reminder that even here there are less fortunate souls.

Dear Editor: Bring back extinct species? (Inquiring Reporter, Jan. 16) Where people have introduced species to a controlled environment, it has gone well: chickens, cows, bananas, coffee etc.

Dear Editor: I am alarmed about the dangerous drivers on the North Shore who think they own the road.

Dear Editor: To hockey parents who attended the Atom’s game Saturday, Jan. 17, I’m a grandparent of one of the nine-year-old players. (On that day) some adults displayed behaviour that the nine-year-old child would find themselves in trouble for.

Dear Editor: I write to comment on Elizabeth James’ column Transit Governance is Mired in Conflict, published Jan. 7. The future of transit in the region is an extremely important issue. Unfortunately, Ms.

How is it that Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who has been vilified by his political opponents like few politicians before him, is still the front-runner when it comes to winning the next federal election in October? How can someone who stirs up deep

The National Energy Board has ruled the B.C. government and public do not have the right to see Kinder Morgan’s emergency response plans, citing “personal, commercial and security reasons.

Dear Editor: Re: Cyclists Should be Licensed to Ride, Jan. 7 Mailbox. Most cyclists are licensed. Every cyclist I know owns and drives a car.

Dear Editor: Your Jan. 7 online story about a local woman setting traps on the trails of Mount Fromme hit close to home. I live nearby and hike the trails regularly, including Quarry Court trail.

“Affordable housing is defined as housing that does not cost more than 30 per cent of a household’s gross income, regardless of where they live.