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The arrogance of view entitlement is astonishing

The arrogance of view entitlement is astonishing

Dear Editor: Regarding your Feb. 22 story RCMP Investigate Park Tree Cutting: Like most North Vancouver residents, I read this story with some horror.
Midnight logging takes skill

Midnight logging takes skill

Dear Editor: Tree cutting again! Round up the usual suspects? But who were they? I have been using chainsaws for 50-some years but if I had to cut trees that size on unstable looking slopes, in broad daylight, I would exercise incredible caution.
Safety building not safest idea

Safety building not safest idea

Dear Editor: I have participated in a couple of workshops about the 1300-block Marine Drive redevelopment. Although I am impressed with the developer's approach and empathy, my concerns are addressed at the broader political level.
'F' for optics

'F' for optics

FAIR or not, the B.C. Teachers Federation should take a lesson in public relations from its current, nasty predicament. On Monday, the province's teachers will walk off the job in response to Victoria's latest bid to force them into a contract.
LETTER: Repurpose sailing club too

LETTER: Repurpose sailing club too

Dear Editor: Regarding the 1300-block Marine Drive redevelopment: I read the article in the North Shore News, Feb. 12, and support new development in this area for district profit and improving Ambleside.
At least ask the renegotiation question

At least ask the renegotiation question

AWRIGHT, youse cub reporters, line up, shut up, listen up, and learn good from an old bastard. Er, old master.
Accolades for Lions Gate Hospital

Accolades for Lions Gate Hospital

Dear Editor: I echo Barrie Street's good impression about staff at Lions Gate Hospital (North Shore News, Feb. 19).
Towers not part of Ambleside streetscape

Towers not part of Ambleside streetscape

Dear Editor: As a 42-year resident of West Vancouver and now retired in Ambleside, I felt it my civic duty to attend the AmblesideNow streetscape public open house on Feb. 9 at the West Vancouver Memorial Library.
Think more pink

Think more pink

Congratulations to the staff and children of those North Shore schools who are wearing pink today as part of Pink Shirt Day. In some other provinces, the last Wednesday of February is called AntiBullying Day.
Area transit plan clarified, participation sought

Area transit plan clarified, participation sought

Dear Editor: TransLink would like to clarify key details regarding the current consultation process for the North Shore Area Transit Plan.