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The keys to smart thinking

The keys to smart thinking

Dear Editor: Thank you to the sharp-eyed person who found my keys on a Grouse Mountain trail, somewhere between St. Georges and the Skyride, and had the bright idea to hang them from the information kiosk at the top of the Skyride.
Lights, camera, Christmas

Lights, camera, Christmas

If you have made a big effort on outdoor decorations this year, or you have enjoyed someone else's, please let us know. We will photograph some of the displays and share them and other addresses with our readers on Dec. 19.
Paying for The Great Wall of West Vancouver

Paying for The Great Wall of West Vancouver

Dear Editor: I am opposed to the mega development proposal for the 1300block Marine Drive in West Van, and I want to share some economic principles about money and property values to explain why.
Carbon tax excessive

Carbon tax excessive

Dear Editor: I believe that the carbon tax is a fair way to address the B.C. government's Climate Action Plan. However, my latest natural gas bill shows the "cost of gas" as $2.977 per gigajoule. The "carbon tax" is shown as $1.
City needs density bonusing formula

City needs density bonusing formula

Dear Editor: Under the noses of city hall a perfect little parcel of land at 450 East Fifth Street (Ridgeway Annex) is about to be swallowed up by density while council attempts to negotiate space for amenities at 13th and Lonsdale at a fraction of t
Getting serious

Getting serious

Some in the media have suggested that the entry of Martha Hall Findlay into the Liberal leadership race throws a wrench into Justin Trudeau's plans.
You said it

You said it

"This first one was hijacked." City of North Vancouver Coun.
Inquiring Reporter: Should defunct schools be sold?

Inquiring Reporter: Should defunct schools be sold?

Care worker flu shots most effective tool in limiting infections

Care worker flu shots most effective tool in limiting infections

Dear Editor: I wish to clarify inaccuracies made by the B.C. Nurses Union representative in your Nov. 16 story, Nurses Object to New Rules on Flu Shots.
Waterfront plan should include water access

Waterfront plan should include water access

Dear Editor: I have just viewed the options for the foot of Lonsdale and Lot 5 developments. I can't believe it. Why would we use prime waterfront land for a museum and an art gallery - even a college? These are interior activities.