Opinion

"They're melting. Their arms fall off and their bodies turn into goo." Donna Gibbs, research diver with the Howe Sound Conservation and Research Group, about a massive sea star die-off (from an Oct. 16 news story).

Dear Editor: I am writing in response to your recent story "Fire CapU president, says letter" published Oct. 6.

After being roused from a comfy autumn prorogue, the federal government handed down the speech from the throne Wednesday. Among the government priorities is legislation to mandate balanced budgets at the federal level "in normal economic times.

Dear Editor: I live in the Upper Lonsdale area and find getting anywhere in North Vancouver in a timely fashion next to impossible. Not long ago, there were major disruptions at 15th and St. George's, and at 15th and 17th at Lonsdale.

Dear Editor: I agree wholeheartedly with your Oct. 13 editorial regarding "assisted suicide." However, I think proponents should use more positive terminology. I strongly object to the use of the word "suicide.

Dear Editor: Despite your editorial to the contrary (Suffer No More, Oct.

The plan unveiled by Colliers International last week for the City of North Vancouver's waterfront district is a common-sense approach to creating a destination experience for shoppers and restaurant-goers.

Dear Editor: I am disgusted about the cuts to the arts at Capilano University and, in particular, that this is viewed as a satisfactory solution to inadequate government funding. This, at a time of growth in the arts on the North Shore, e.g.

Dear Editor: OK, so maybe it was a compulsive and foolish thing to do, but something inside me just snapped.As I was crossing the sidewalk on my way to Home Depot, a fellow sitting outside Starbucks flicked his cigarette butt onto the sidewalk.

Dear Editor: Regarding the Oct. 6 letter, Watch for Lemmings: We live in the Highlands and have herds of them, especially in the fall when it gets dark. Guess what colour spandex they are wearing? Duh.