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Praise for the picker-uppers

Praise for the picker-uppers

Dear Editor: Kudos to those responsible people who care enough about our community to: 1) put their litter into garbage cans and 2) take the time to not only pick up their dog droppings, but also deposit them into garbage cans set out by the district
Painful truth

Painful truth

THE lying, blowhard politician is iconic in our culture. It's a ready-made, go-to stereotype that rarely holds up when you sit down and talk with any politician you try to apply it to. But that may be changing.
you said it

you said it

"The premier threw her a boat anchor.
Inquiring Reporter: Do you support electric charging stations?

Inquiring Reporter: Do you support electric charging stations?

Metro Vancouver has received funding to plan for 75 to 150 electric vehicle charging stations.
Sidewalk seemed safer

Sidewalk seemed safer

Dear Editor: I write in regards to Brent Richter's Aug. 19 story headlined 4 Crashes in 2 Hours that indicated there was a cyclist that was hit while riding on the sidewalk on Brooksbank. I am that cyclist.
Mind your PQ

Mind your PQ

THE Parti Québécois is once again the governing party of La Belle Province - and the sky has still not fallen.
There's music, then there's noise

There's music, then there's noise

Dear Editor: I read your story regarding singer Megan Regehr with interest. Both my elderly mother and I have enjoyed listening to her during numerous occasions while walking by the Civic Plaza and I'm dumbfounded as to why this is even an issue.
Bears, coyotes should command caution, not fear

Bears, coyotes should command caution, not fear

Dear Editor: I wish to respond to the well written Aug 29 letter of Laurel Douglas, Keep a Leash on Fear. I am neither going to agree or disagree with your views. Nor am I the one who talked to your children.
Keith passing lane dangerous

Keith passing lane dangerous

Dear Editor: I take issue with Coun. Mike Little's statement that the upcoming Low Level Road construction is the reason for not putting in a bike lane on East Keith Road (Bike Crash Stokes East Keith Debate, Aug. 17).
There's a difference between a sense of humour and littering

There's a difference between a sense of humour and littering

Dear Editor: About 40 minutes ago I walked past Harold Fromme's statue, minding his own business, with a school book saying "Back 2 School" on his lap and a pencil in his right hand. He also had a backpack on his back.