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Punitive tax on natural gas makes no sense

Punitive tax on natural gas makes no sense

Dear Editor: Hopefully someone in government can shed some light on what appears to be a complete contradiction of policy. Recently, on TV and in the press, there has been a campaign about the benefits of "B.C.'s clean burning natural gas.
Golf decision not up to par

Golf decision not up to par

Dear Editor: Re: Public Play Loss at Seymour Golf Course. The proposed lease changes will reduce by two-thirds the public's access to golf on these district-owned lands, including a reduction for district residents, contrary to Seymour's claims.
Broken bylaw

Broken bylaw

As Confucius said: "Never use a cannon to kill a mosquito.
You said it

You said it

"I'm happy to hear that the older people are still having an active romantic life. There's hope for us younger people.
Stigmatizing bill

Stigmatizing bill

A proposal by the Conservative government to lock up mentally ill offenders and throw away the key is unlikely to make our communities safer despite all the rhetoric about public safety.
You can't beat that ticket

You can't beat that ticket

Dear Editor: I write to comment re: parking bylaws. I recently received a ticket for parking in a no-parking zone located directly in front of my housing complex in the District of North Vancouver.
Inquiring Reporter: Is the pope relevant to your life?

Inquiring Reporter: Is the pope relevant to your life?

Whom is garbage pickup meant to benefit?

Whom is garbage pickup meant to benefit?

MARGARET Davies is spirited, witty, and as sharp as the memory of a first and last kiss. She proudly lives independently in her small Ambleside house. She is 93. And she is a perfect potential victim of West Van's Garbage Gauleiters.
Thanks for more than 1 million pennies

Thanks for more than 1 million pennies

Dear Editor: Thanks to the generosity of North Shore residents, Lions Gate Gogos have reached their goal of collecting one million pennies. In fact, the group is pleased to report that they have actually gathered $10,349.
B.C. shipbuilding based on subsidy

B.C. shipbuilding based on subsidy

Dear Editor: Congratulations to both Elizabeth James for asking the questions in her Feb. 6 column, Hoping for Happy Endings, and to the North Shore News for publishing the article. I look forward to the answers.