Opinion

Dear Editor: As the Occupy movement fades from view, and debate over oil pipelines dominates the news, the two issues intersected for me on a recent walk through our neighbourhood.

Dear Editor: I am puzzled that with so much ink devoted to West Vancouver bus shelters regarding their design, art displays, leaks and more, that no one seems to have noticed the lack of general cleanliness.

Dear Editor: Regarding the appalling stories about living conditions on many Indian reserves across Canada: The problem started historically with the discriminatory Indian Act.

Dear Editor: Friday the 13th, and I just got dinged six bucks at the recycle yard for a chopped up bush.

The level of sanctioned violence that ought to be permitted in hockey is a polarizing debate.

Dear Editor: Benjamin Alldritt's Jan. 15 column, Meter Opposition is Not So Smart, tried to dismiss public concerns about smart meters as "asking the wrong questions.

Dear Editor: The District of West Vancouver's Chief Financial Officer, Nina Leemhuis, presented the draft 2012 Budget Book and collateral to Council and the public at the Finance Committee meeting Friday morning, January 20.

NOTHING says winter has finally descended on the North Shore like the icy blast of weather that arrived last week and some foolish decisions in the North Shore mountains.

Dear Editor: The lady with the dark-coloured young Lab really didn't have to disappear so quickly after her dog knocked Betty O'Keefe down, breaking her leg. Nobody thought of suing her or even saying an unkind word to the animal.

Dear Editor: To the person who turned in my lost wallet at Capilano Mall's food court complete with the five dollar bill the day before New Years Day. All I can say is thank you, thank you.