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BALDREY: Why Harper is still frontrunner, despite all

BALDREY: Why Harper is still frontrunner, despite all

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
EDITORIAL: Plan to fail

EDITORIAL: Plan to fail

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.
LETTER: We all pay our share, cyclists included

LETTER: We all pay our share, cyclists included

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.
LETTER: Trail use designations need to be respected

LETTER: Trail use designations need to be respected

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.
JAMES: Housing needs to be affordable for all

JAMES: Housing needs to be affordable for all

“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.
EDITORIAL: Mind the gap

EDITORIAL: Mind the gap

A s the world’s elite gathered in Switzerland this week to talk about economic matters, the charity Oxfam released a report highlighting how the rich are getting richer while the poor continue to have less.
LETTER: Grateful for support of the arts in WV

LETTER: Grateful for support of the arts in WV

Dear Editor: We are grateful to the North Shore News for supporting the West Vancouver Arts Council programs.
LETTER: Cyclists contribute in many ways

LETTER: Cyclists contribute in many ways

Dear Editor: I would like to respond to the recent letter from Jeff Weinbren regarding his stance that cyclists should be licensed to ride on the streets. I am a cyclist, but also often need to be a driver.
EDITORIAL: Hard bargain

EDITORIAL: Hard bargain

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled members of the RCMP have the right to collective bargaining, the same as any other group of employees in Canada.
Should scientists bring back extinct species?

Should scientists bring back extinct species?

Gone from the charts but not from our hearts, the woolly mammoth may be making a comeback.