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Letter: Who gives a damn about seniors? No one in power, apparently

Letter: Who gives a damn about seniors? No one in power, apparently

A 6.5 per cent raise is nice for city council — but not so nice for seniors facing skyrocketing costs, this writer says.
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Letter: A heartfelt tribute to print newspapers amidst digital transition

Letter: A heartfelt tribute to print newspapers amidst digital transition

Former journalist expresses love for print edition of the Record in the digital era — but willing to change with the times.
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John Ducker: Nothing is worth driving into a wildfire

John Ducker: Nothing is worth driving into a wildfire

If the B.C. Wildfire Service is saying “Don’t go there,” then don’t go there. No vacation, or even that great short cut route, is worth your life or the lives of your passengers.
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Letter: A heartfelt thank you from Squamish woman attacked by bear

Letter: A heartfelt thank you from Squamish woman attacked by bear

'I want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to those in the Squamish community who were such a support to me on Saturday evening, Aug. 19, after I was followed and attacked by a male black bear in Coho Park.'
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Pharmacies running out of COVID tests, but province says they will be available for fall

Pharmacies running out of COVID tests, but province says they will be available for fall

The Health Ministry says B.C. pharmacy distributors have been supplied with newer product to replace any expired product and any pharmacies with no or low supply can contact their distributor for more.
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Column: Evacuees and all Canadians deserve better than Meta blockage

Column: Evacuees and all Canadians deserve better than Meta blockage

An opinion piece on how Meta blockage of news is affecting wildfire emergency situation in B.C. and North West Territories.
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Editorial: Disaster planning helps ease burden when unthinkable strikes

Editorial: Disaster planning helps ease burden when unthinkable strikes

We are lucky to have good disaster planning teams on the North Shore. But we also need to take individual action to play our part.
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Letter: Keep governments' nose out of the Grouse Grind

Letter: Keep governments' nose out of the Grouse Grind

A New West resident’s message to government: Don't tame the Grouse Grind.
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Letter: Time to enforce no-smoking rules at SkyTrain station?

Letter: Time to enforce no-smoking rules at SkyTrain station?

Fines needed? "I inevitably become second-hand smoker almost every time I need to go through this station."
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Letter: B.C.’s free air-conditioning program is a 'boondoggle'

Letter: B.C.’s free air-conditioning program is a 'boondoggle'

New West resident says provincial air-conditioning program is a "feel-good" gesture, but better options exist for keeping folks cool.
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