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You said it

You said it

". . . the price has gone down dramatically because of how exceptional the organized crime groups have been at distributing the drug and the potency has gone up exceptionally. Simply put, the war on drugs has not achieved its stated objectives." Dr.
Seaspan, Harbourside benefits questioned

Seaspan, Harbourside benefits questioned

Dear Editor: I attended the April 23 council meeting at which Seaspan gave its presentation and, quite frankly, a I cannot see how this project is going to help the people of North Vancouver for the following reasons: - The spokesman said that the pe
Increased tanker traffic has negative side-effects

Increased tanker traffic has negative side-effects

Dear Editor: The Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Burnaby and City of Vancouver mayors are right to be concerned over the Kinder-Morgan pipeline project.
Inquiring Reporter: Do you support the teachers' strike?

Inquiring Reporter: Do you support the teachers' strike?

The B.C. Teachers' Federation voted April 19 in favour of refusing any extra-curricular work, which will affect sports, graduation ceremonies, some drama and other activities.
Fell Avenue won't handle Harbourside traffic

Fell Avenue won't handle Harbourside traffic

Dear Editor: Regarding the rezoning of Harbourside properties to allow for commercial and residential use: I was involved in the building of our commercial strata building 26 years ago at the corner of Fell Avenue and West First Street long before th
Promises, promises

Promises, promises

"As long as I am prime minister we are not opening the abortion debate," Stephen Harper vowed on the eve of the last election.
No right turn

No right turn

For Western Canadians who find themselves on the right wing of the right wing, it's been a gloomy week. Despite an experienced leader, able candidates and media attention, the B.C.
Seycove secondary not considered for closure

Seycove secondary not considered for closure

Dear Editor: With regards to the statement made at the April 2 District of North Vancouver council meeting by Mr.
Sharing the burden of tax pain

Sharing the burden of tax pain

Dear Editor: You have recently published some misinformation. The municipal government tax increase in the District of North Vancouver will be 2 per cent, not 3 per cent or 3.5 per cent as suggested in the April 20 article by Jeremy Shepherd.
Column on The Hunger Games misses the point

Column on The Hunger Games misses the point

Dear Editor: On reading Kathy Lynn's April 18 column on The Hunger Games I have to conclude that she is either unable to discern the themes and morals of the books and movie, or she simply has not read them and is repeating second-hand platitudes.