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Words apart

Words apart

"We have opposed the bill because of its omnibus nature. We insist upon having a debate on the floor of the House of Commons on each section of the omnibus bill because this should not be one bill.
Readers respond to Coun. Linda Buchanan's comments

Readers respond to Coun. Linda Buchanan's comments

Dear Editor: As a home owner, and very concerned citizen in the City of North Vancouver, I feel compelled to respond to the comments made by Coun. Linda Buchanan regarding those of us who show an interest in what is happening in the city.
All-year school could end outdoor programs

All-year school could end outdoor programs

These are my words: Summer is a magical time for kids. They learn from unstructured play and learn curiosity about the world around them. It is only nice outside for a few months of the year where we live.
Readers respond to Coun. Linda Buchanan's comments

Readers respond to Coun. Linda Buchanan's comments

Dear Editor: Coun. Linda Buchanan complains that the same old people complain about the same old things.
All-year school could end outdoor programs

All-year school could end outdoor programs

Dear Editor: My son Ben Rogers wanted to email the people in charge of making the decision to eliminate the standard school calendar and to take away his summer vacation. These are his words: Dear Mr.
You said it

You said it

"We hear the same things, we see the same people who come out over and over again." Coun.
Councillor disrespects longtime volunteers

Councillor disrespects longtime volunteers

Dear Editor: Perhaps democracy is a difficult concept to understand for some people. I had it bombed into me as a child in England during the Second World War.
Losing Keith Lynn school will cost our community

Losing Keith Lynn school will cost our community

Dear Editor: I read a May 4 letter in your paper, NV's Keith Lynn a KLASS Act, which stated that one of our treasured schools was to close. This is very disappointing and hits me deep inside.
Off the streets

Off the streets

BEFORE Wally Oppal's botched inquiry into Vancouver's missing women can lurch to its painful conclusion, a real study has concluded with some concrete recommendations about protecting sex workers. According to researchers from UBC and the B.C.
Solution must be found, say principals

Solution must be found, say principals

Dear Editor: The 2011-2012 school year has been anything but normal and as we head into its last few months, I have been asked to share the perspectives of members of the B.C. Principals' and Vice-Principals' Association.