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LETTER: Shame on government

LETTER: Shame on government

Dear Editor: I have little respect for most people in government or business. The greed that abounds everywhere makes me sick. Your article B.C. Liberal Ex-staffer Stands by Her Actions was like a breath of fresh air.
PREST: If truth be told, go ask a four-year-old

PREST: If truth be told, go ask a four-year-old

Maybe all President Skroob needed was a four-year-old by his side at all times to tell it to him straight.
LETTER: Ambulance resources wasted on waiting

LETTER: Ambulance resources wasted on waiting

Dear Editor: A few weeks ago you published some material regarding the problems with slow ambulance service. I think I can identify part of the problem.A few years ago I had to take an ambulance to Lion's Gate due to back spasms.
LETTER: Council shows its ignorance

LETTER: Council shows its ignorance

Dear Editor: There are many reasons to laugh at West Vancouver council's decision to support a ban of LNG tankers in Howe Sound.Firstly the municipality has no jurisdiction over the proposed site for the LNG plant.
Is it worth voting in municipal elections?

Is it worth voting in municipal elections?

We may assume a smug superiority after reading one in four Americans believe the sun revolves around the Earth, but isn’t it equally troubling that three out of four North Shore residents don’t vote in local elections? They proudly affix signs of blu
LETTER: Baby boomers, you are lucky

LETTER: Baby boomers, you are lucky

Dear Editor: Over the past two years I have noticed many readers writing in to complain about higher taxes, higher mortgages, and a lack of vacations (yes, things are a far cry from optimal).
BALDREY: A new dialogue on taxation looms

BALDREY: A new dialogue on taxation looms

The latest update to the state of the province's finances is a reminder of two trends that have characterized the priorities of the BC Liberal government since it came to power in 2001.
EDITORIAL: Second chances

EDITORIAL: Second chances

In this issue we feature the remarkable story of Margaret Benson, a double-lung transplant recipient from North Vancouver.
LETTER: Push for amalgamation lacks measurable goals

LETTER: Push for amalgamation lacks measurable goals

Dear Editor: Interest has been strongly expressed by the District of North Vancouver to merge with the City of North Vancouver.
JAMES: Ready brings sanity to protracted dispute

JAMES: Ready brings sanity to protracted dispute

" It's time we ... restored education as an essential service, to ensure students are never again denied access to the education your tax dollars pay for, simply because of a labour dispute.