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Tax hike math doesn't add up

Tax hike math doesn't add up

Dear Editor: When I started in the news industry at CKNW in the mid-'60s my boss (and the station's news editor), Warren Barker, drilled it into my head to never accept at face value financial figures provided by any government entity.
Quit wasting money on Pattullo Bridge

Quit wasting money on Pattullo Bridge

Dear Editor: Let's revisit the idea of removing the Pattullo Bridge permanently. Take the money allocated for the reno and use it for a removal instead. There are two other bridges drivers can now use.
How long will Clark stay on cruise control?

How long will Clark stay on cruise control?

Last week's throne speech and this week's provincial budget make it clear the provincial government is very much on cruise control, and I suspect that's just the way Premier Christy Clark wants it.
I hope you remember this: A letter to my daughter

I hope you remember this: A letter to my daughter

I hope you remember this. I catch myself thinking this more often these days, this small silent prayer that's part gratitude and part regret.
Court ruling was a humane decision

Court ruling was a humane decision

The Supreme Court of Canada has struck down a contentious law that prohibited anyone from assisting someone when they want to commit suicide.
Here's why I'm voting 'No'

Here's why I'm voting 'No'

Dear Editor: In response to both Mr. Lundy's (Why I'll be voting 'No' in referendum, Inbox, Jan. 23) and Mr. Johnstone's (Why I'm voting yes, Inbox, Jan. 28) letters about the transportation needs and plans for Metro Vancouver.
Truckers are making Pattullo Bridge safer

Truckers are making Pattullo Bridge safer

Dear Editor: Re: Trucks are causing bridge troubles, Inbox, New Westminster Record, Feb. 11. Every time a big truck straddles the lanes when crossing the Pattullo, I silently cheer.
Transit, yes – but why more tax?

Transit, yes – but why more tax?

Are you prepared to pay a regional sales tax on top of the GST and PST? That's essentially the question Metro Vancouverites will answer in a March referendum.
Will emotion win the day in referendum?

Will emotion win the day in referendum?

The transit plebiscite campaign has now officially begun in earnest, and already one can see parallels to the one about the HST a couple of years back. And that is good news for the No side, and bad news for the Yes side.
Top 10 reasons to vote 'yes' in transit referendum

Top 10 reasons to vote 'yes' in transit referendum

Dear Editor: There's a lot of buzz these days about whether to vote yes or no in the upcoming plebiscite on the Mayors' Council Transportation and Transit Plan.