Opinion

Dear Editor: Thanks to Ms. Nancy Olewiler, TransLink Board Chair for clarifying that plans to scrap the TaxiSaver program have been put on hold (TaxiSaver Not Yet Lost, June 20, North Shore News).

EVEN as the B.C. Liberal government continues to emphasize its "Families First Agenda," it is undermining its own efforts on that front with the ongoing train wreck at Community Living B.C.

Dear Editor: Your recent story on rising ferry fares (Group Doubts Sunny Forecast for Ferries, June 24, North Shore News) raises a serious question: Isn't it time to think about, to talk about, to explore the possibility of bridge and/or tunnel links

Dear Editor: A recent edition of Ask a Cop by Sgt. Peter DeVries (Time to Choose a Name for Your Buoy, June 20, North Shore News) was short on info when speaking about rules that apply when fishing for crab along the North Shore.

Dear Editor: Once again, I find myself writing to the North Shore News. This time in regards to the front page story, West Van Fells Old Growth in Error (June 22) about the mistaken cutting of centuries-old trees near Eagle Lake.

It's time for the province to review its confounding liquor licensing laws.

"We are tired of seeing animal abusers get a couple-hundred dollar fine and a slap on the wrist.

Dear Editor: At the May 28 city council meeting, the North Van City Voices delegation presented concerns regarding the process being used to review the Official Community Plan.

In the same week that the chief coroner of Ontario called for mandatory bike helmet laws in that province, a group of cycling advocates on this coast has called for our own helmet regulations to be relaxed or scrapped. The mind boggles.