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Put the brakes on growth

Put the brakes on growth

An open letter to mayor and council: Before we approve any more highrises we need to consider the consequences of earthquakes. The report by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (Vancouver Sun, Oct.
Everyone wants a piece of Hyack

Everyone wants a piece of Hyack

Dear Editor: I'm curious.
Keeping Hume Park green

Keeping Hume Park green

The Lower Mainland Green Team and Evergreen teamed up on a tree planting initiative on the weekend. Volunteers gathered in Hume Park to plant native plants and trees, to remove invasive plants and to test water quality at lower Hume Park.
Just say 'non' to this fear-mongering campaign

Just say 'non' to this fear-mongering campaign

Quebec Premier Pauline Marois is hoping to lead the Parti Québécois to a majority government on April 7, and she's planning to do it the old-fashioned way: by appealing to the fearful and those stuck in the past.
Here's what the city really meant

Here's what the city really meant

Dear Editor: It is possible to sum up in just a few words the city's complex and self-serving explanation for the bath it took on the sale of Merchant Square to Joe Segal: "We lost a ton of taxpayer money, but that was our plan all along.
Four-lane Pattullo is a good idea

Four-lane Pattullo is a good idea

Dear Editor: City pushes for four-lane Pattullo with tolls, The Record, March 7.
Get a grip on city congestion

Get a grip on city congestion

Dear Editor: Re: City pushes for four-lane Pattullo with tolls, The Record, March 7.
Are B.C. Liberals courting labour?

Are B.C. Liberals courting labour?

An unusual gathering at Premier Christy Clark's legislature office last week served as a reminder of some of the challenges facing the New Democratic Party as it continues to rebuild after last year's devastating election defeat. A Who's Who of B.C.
Wanted: Family-friendly businesses in New West

Wanted: Family-friendly businesses in New West

If you’re anything like me, “family-friendly” wasn’t a concept that really meant much to you until you had a child. Then, suddenly, you realized what all those other people were talking about – and how important it is.
Wanted: Family-friendly businesses in New West

Wanted: Family-friendly businesses in New West

If you’re anything like me, “family-friendly” wasn’t a concept that really meant much to you until you had a child. Then, suddenly, you realized what all those other people were talking about – and how important it is.