Opinion

A common issue with journalists is that readers will complain about a story based on a headline or after only reading the first two paragraphs.

Throughout my lifetime, I’ve experienced Father’s Day in many ways. I’ve lived years with a single mother and the absence of a regular father figure.

As they enter the second year of an agreement that keeps the current government in power, it’s worth checking to see how that deal has played out in terms of which party is really calling the shots in the B.C. legislature.

Editor: Re: Our View: Remind grads there’s no such thing as 'good' drugs , Record , May 23. I wanted to take a few moments to thank you for your opinion piece and keeping the conversation alive about this very serious issue.

Editor: Add my building to the growing list of New West apartments being renovicted. A new owner, Rental Properties Ltd., took ownership of 311 Ash St. two weeks ago … (then) distributed letters to all the suites.

Editor: To all Canadian citizens and, in specific, British Columbians, democracy is a delicate balance of freedoms, laws and responsibilities. We have an opportunity in the upcoming fall election cycle to vote.

Editor: Just read the letter regarding smoking at the Belmont Street parklet. I agree, it has turned into a giant ashtray, but it shouldn’t be up to the merchants in the area to clean it up (unless their staff is contributing to the mess).

Editor: With the replacement of the aging competitive legacy known as the Canada Games Pool comes the debate over lazy rivers as a swimming option. Warm water pools for playing and learning are most definitely needed.

Editor: I have to say that I am a little bit shocked regarding the backlash against the development of housing for homeless women in Queensborough. There is no threat providing disadvantaged women (or anyone) with housing.

Editor: (The proposed modular housing project in Queensborough) is the first of its kind, to take a small number of homeless women and put them in the centre of the village, with parks, schools, a community centre and transit.