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Opinion: Dear hunters: you killing animals is not 'fun'

Opinion: Dear hunters: you killing animals is not 'fun'

Dear duck hunters, deer hunters and all other “sport” hunters: I am taking time away from my very busy animal law practice - yes, believe it or not, there are many people and organizations who retain me to advance, and protect, the interests of anima
Opinion: You can forget about balanced B.C. budgets for a long time

Opinion: You can forget about balanced B.C. budgets for a long time

The near-yawn that greeted Finance Minister Carole James’ announcement last week that B.C. will run a $12.8-billion deficit is a reminder of how much our political world has been turned on its head.
Letter: Take a deep breath of smoke-filled air. Is this what you want for your future?

Letter: Take a deep breath of smoke-filled air. Is this what you want for your future?

The Editor, Re. “ Tri-Cities remains under air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke ,” (Tri-City News, Sept. 9) “ Here’s how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke ,” (Tri-City News, Sept.
Letter: New West families need simple information, not flowery well wishes

Letter: New West families need simple information, not flowery well wishes

Editor: An open letter to New Westminster schools: Please stop sending communications unless there is actionable information in them; please also stop sending communications expressing your best wishes and good will and so on and so forth.
Opinion: Changing public health advice on COVID-19 is to be expected

Opinion: Changing public health advice on COVID-19 is to be expected

The flap over Dr. Bonnie Henry's 'one-metre' comments shows some people haven't been paying attention
Letters: Tip your servers well and often, New West

Letters: Tip your servers well and often, New West

Editor: Tip well and tip often, according to your means; servers put up with so much from the public they should be paid a better wage. But in the meantime, put yourself in their shoes and show some respect.
Letter: New West needs to reopen closed lanes on Sixth Avenue

Letter: New West needs to reopen closed lanes on Sixth Avenue

Editor: Enough of this with the closed lanes on Sixth Avenue. I've never seen vehicles lined up between Sixth and Eighth streets, westbound and eastbound traffic stops, with one person wanting to make a left turn into Westminster Centre parking.
OPINION: On Labour Day, let's rally for a stronger Canada

OPINION: On Labour Day, let's rally for a stronger Canada

Labour Day is one of the most important days in my calendar – a day to mark the history and ongoing struggles of working people across Canada. This year, we won’t be celebrating with parades or marches the way we usually would.
Letter: Canada's long-term care crisis didn't start with COVID-19

Letter: Canada's long-term care crisis didn't start with COVID-19

Editor: What has happened in many long-term care homes across the country is a tragedy that has been years in the making. COVID-19 has caused many vulnerable seniors, their families and their caregivers to suffer.
OPINION: We have good reason to be disappointed in Dr. Bonnie Henry this week

OPINION: We have good reason to be disappointed in Dr. Bonnie Henry this week

The ways of politicians seem to be rubbing off on our beloved provincial health officer