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You said it

You said it

"Those trees, the oldest ones are 145 years old. I think about B.C. coming into Confederation. That's how old these trees are.
Tree cutting a travesty

Tree cutting a travesty

Dear Editor: In regards to your recent story about the removal of trees from Capilano River Regional Park (RCMP Investigate Park Tree Cutting, Feb. 22), my wife and I grew up on the North Shore with parks being a large part of our lives.
Sensationalistic crash story irresponsible

Sensationalistic crash story irresponsible

Dear Editor: Your headline from the Feb.
Transit fares out of line with other cities

Transit fares out of line with other cities

Dear Editor: I take the SeaBus from North Vancouver to Vancouver and back, every work day. Taking the SeaBus is considered to be a two-zone fare. It's a 12 minute ferry ride. In early 2010 I paid $27 for 10 tickets. In 2013 it is proposed to be $35.
1300-block sale tied to development scale

1300-block sale tied to development scale

Dear Editor: I chose to live in Ambleside - and paid a premium to do so - because it offered a wonderful "small town" atmosphere so envied by those that live on the other side of the Lions Gate Bridge.
Commute by bike

Commute by bike

it's not as bad as you think
Antisocial contract

Antisocial contract

Public sector labour talks in B.C. have never been easy.
Inquiring Reporter

Inquiring Reporter

Radio waves are just not dangerous

Radio waves are just not dangerous

Dear Editor: I am responding to recent concern expressed in letters to the editor about the safety of smart meters. I am not an authority on smart meters, but I am a retired professional telecommunications engineer with more than 60 years experience.
Humour makes for effective sign language

Humour makes for effective sign language

Dear Editor: I wish to thank District of North Vancouver "sign specialist" Cameron Stewart, for his creativity, wit and humour in the design of the signage that dots prominent public areas in the district.