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Unseen goodbyes: the tale of an immigrant dealing with death from a distance

Unseen goodbyes: the tale of an immigrant dealing with death from a distance

When we move overseas, we’re taught everything except how to deal with loss of a loved one.
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Letter: 'Authoritarian' behaviour at New West council meetings is disheartening

Letter: 'Authoritarian' behaviour at New West council meetings is disheartening

"Let us strive to foster a culture where ideas are welcomed, conversations are conducted in a courteous manner, and respect for differing opinions is upheld."
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Letter: How will my kids learn to be proud Canadians?

Letter: How will my kids learn to be proud Canadians?

Schools should do more to celebrate Canada Day, this parent says.
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Kirk LaPointe: Canada set to become one of world’s worst democracies for news consumption

Kirk LaPointe: Canada set to become one of world’s worst democracies for news consumption

'Last week the government steamed ahead and passed Bill C-18. It taunted Facebook and Google as arrogant and was certain they were bluffing. This week it found out they weren’t,' writes Kirk LaPointe
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Letter: Columbia Square redevelopment should go back to the drawing board

Letter: Columbia Square redevelopment should go back to the drawing board

It could be a great addition — but the traffic? Not so much, this writer says.
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Comment: What is the 'meaningful reform' our health care needs?

Comment: What is the 'meaningful reform' our health care needs?

We are seeing lack of access to primary care, lack of access to the latest in cancer care, delays in surgery for orthopedic and cancer surgery.
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Letter: Racist and sexist? Sure, but Dewey's system works

Letter: Racist and sexist? Sure, but Dewey's system works

This letter writer isn't convinced that a move away from the Dewey decimal system will help New West students.
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Canadians have deep concerns about the country’s justice system, new poll finds

Canadians have deep concerns about the country’s justice system, new poll finds

Many Canadians have concerns about impartiality and fairness, writes Mario Canseco
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Letters: New West readers say Columbia Square development brings challenges

Letters: New West readers say Columbia Square development brings challenges

Traffic and schools are among the issues being highlighted.
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Keith Baldrey: BC Conservatives show surprising strength in byelection

Keith Baldrey: BC Conservatives show surprising strength in byelection

Vancouver Island votes point to need for BC United to boost its name recognition, and for the Greens to lift their stagnant support.
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