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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.
Swim or sink

Swim or sink

REGULAR ferry travellers have welcomed the news that Victoria has tossed B.C. Ferries an $80-million life ring. B.C.
Inquiring Reporter

Inquiring Reporter

My ideal is to make abortion unthinkable

My ideal is to make abortion unthinkable

ABORTION. The word is guaranteed to bring out harsh, intolerant, close-minded, repressive, anti-science bigots. I speak of course of the so-called pro-choice extremists. Especially the anti-science types.
Bring on the sheep

Bring on the sheep

WE are gobsmacked by City of North Vancouver Coun. Linda Buchanan's comments during Monday night's debate over Onni Group's latest proposal for redeveloping the Safeway site at 13th Street and Lonsdale Avenue.
I'm still taking a stand - but I don't like it

I'm still taking a stand - but I don't like it

Dear Editor: It's been an oddly quiet spring for me. I've seen more of my family and been getting marking and lesson planning done after school. I've had more time for myself. I'm not sure I like it.
Barriers remain for parent volunteers in schools: BCCPAC

Barriers remain for parent volunteers in schools: BCCPAC

Dear PAC and DPAC chairs and parents: The final chapter of the school year is a time when the excitement of students and families grows as preparation for celebrations of student accomplishments take shape.