Opinion

Dear Editor: My partner and I recently made a trip into North Vancouver from Langley to the Everything Wine store and I've never seen so many inconsiderate and rude drivers in any other municipality as I did that day in North Vancouver.

It's municipal election season in British Columbia, a time that inspires great passion in dozens of aspiring politicians, a few members of their immediate families and the suddenly bustling niche store Wooden Stakes Rubber Mallets R Us.

Dear Editor: The Western Resident's Association held an all-candidates meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23. There was an excellent turnout demonstrating that the western part of West Vancouver participates and takes municipal politics seriously.

Many of us remember the long nights of childhood when a mother’s soothing words were small protection against the thing in the corner.

Dear Editor: I would like to commend (reporter Brent) Richter on his balanced Oct. 19 article regarding North Shore traffic that described the obstacles and opportunities.

Dear Editor: Re. Stop Uber, Cab Drivers Ask, Oct. 24 Taxi service in Vancouver and the North Shore is bad. Often the wait time is ridiculous or there are simply no cars available.

Dear Editor : Roger Sweeny's letter ( Howe Sound No Place for LNG, Oct. 19 Mailbox ) was an eyeopener about the real risks of developing an LNG terminal at the Woodfibre site. Kudos to Mr. Sweeny for apprising us of this information.

"Contributions to local government election campaigns must be limited to resident natural persons, who are also registered electors in the community.

Dear Editor: Thank you very much for your article on public space for curling (Public Curling Leaves the House) Sunday, Oct. 19. I just started curling this year. However, I am finding I am enjoying the sport immensely.

During the first round of election debates, a West Vancouver council candidate put forward the ultimate remedy for your morning commute: a tunnel under Burrard Inlet.