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EDITORIAL: Mountain man

EDITORIAL: Mountain man

The North Shore has lost a giant, almost as big as its mountains. Tim Jones, the stalwart, outspoken team leader of North Shore Rescue died suddenly while on Mount Seymour Sunday.
Capital mistake

Capital mistake

It was a gruesome start to the year for prison officials in Ohio this week, where a condemned killer took 20 minutes to die in a state execution that didn't go as planned.
You Said It

You Said It

"He allegedly was found along the road close to the parish by a group of youths who took him to a party." North Van RCMP Cpl. Richard De Jong describes the return of a stolen baby Jesus statue to a local church (from a Jan. 12 news story).
Energy board hearings need fixing

Energy board hearings need fixing

Dear Editor: The system is flawed and needs fixing! Upon completion of the National Energy Board's public hearings for the Enbridge Northern Gateway Project application, we anticipated a recommendation, based on clear public debate of complex issues.
Disillusioned by municipal process

Disillusioned by municipal process

Dear Editor: Martin Millerchip's column (Big Development Drives Big Change) in the North Shore News Jan. 5 struck a chord.
Disappointed with LEC white elephant

Disappointed with LEC white elephant

Dear Editor: The Jan. 1 North Shore News reported the "City Loans Lonsdale Energy Corp $12M.
Would you support putting cameras at North Shore trailheads?

Would you support putting cameras at North Shore trailheads?

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Dr. Hooky

Dr. Hooky

The Ontario Medical Association has declared employers must stop demanding their staff produce a doctor's note every time they have a sick day.
Coach houses help West Vancouver win back its charm

Coach houses help West Vancouver win back its charm

Dear Editor: I recently drove down to Tacoma, Wash. for my daughter's sports tournament, stopping at a mall on the way. Upon returning, I visited the "new" Park Royal. It was exactly like the big U.S.A. mall.
Super yacht enhances view of the waterfront

Super yacht enhances view of the waterfront

Dear Editor: Re: Moored boat affects city's view corridor, Jan. 1. I cannot believe that someone is suggesting that the luxury yacht Attessa IV is compromising the view down Lonsdale Avenue.