Skip to content

Opinion

MLA Thornthwaite says B.C. film industry's future is bright

MLA Thornthwaite says B.C. film industry's future is bright

Dear Editor: In response to George Heyman's July 12 letter, Libs Need to Act on Film Industry, I want to assure the B.C. film industry that I share their concerns and am working diligently to ensure we remain competitive. The B.C.
Neighbours help limit water damage

Neighbours help limit water damage

Dear Editor: I would like to respond to Jeremy Shepherd's, Aug. 4 story, NV Water Main Break Damages 5 Homes.
You said it

You said it

"The street was kneedeep, flowing like a river." Braemar Road resident David Mueller witnesses the effects of a ruptured water main on St. Marys Avenue that damaged five properties and sent a torrent down nearby streets (from an Aug. 4 news story).
Right to die

Right to die

TO a layman - that's us - it seems unambiguous: Margaret (Margot) Bentley, while of sound mind, left a living will in 1991 that states she does not want liquids or nourishment if diagnosed with an incurable disease with no reasonable expectation of r
Sun downed

Sun downed

AS members of the media, we never take pleasure when hard times befall our colleagues in the industry, even competitors.
Credit card companies' service fees are too high

Credit card companies' service fees are too high

Dear Editor: Something has to be done about the inequities that credit card customers and more importantly merchants are being charged for their services. There is no excuse for Visa and MasterCard to gouge their customers.
Inquiring Reporter: Would you ever own an exotic pet?

Inquiring Reporter: Would you ever own an exotic pet?

Construction challenges pedestrian access to Park Royal

Construction challenges pedestrian access to Park Royal

Dear Editor: Think that motorists have a hard time getting around Park Royal South? Try being a pedestrian! Almost the entire length of the mall is blocked off because of construction.
Carload of Samaritans to the rescue

Carload of Samaritans to the rescue

Dear Editor: I would like to say thank you to the carload of young guys who came to my rescue on the evening of Friday, July 26.
Exploiting exotica

Exploiting exotica

THE horrifying news this weekend about two young boys killed by a pet python that escaped its enclosure raises many questions.