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Warts and all, party politics is only workable system in B.C

Warts and all, party politics is only workable system in B.C

With a provincial election looming just two months away, it will be interesting to see if there is any change in voter turnout. Political apathy is rampant in B.C.
Nice to see tunnel not dead yet

Nice to see tunnel not dead yet

It's still early in the process so I'm not getting my hopes too high, but it was heartening to see the province hasn't ordered explosives for the old George Massey Tunnel just yet.
Back off on tunnel replacement rhetoric

Back off on tunnel replacement rhetoric

Editor: I am involved in the consultation process about the replacement of the George Massey Tunnel. Already this seems to be used as some sort of a political campaign grandstanding opportunity.
Coal ensures millions are not needlessly in poverty

Coal ensures millions are not needlessly in poverty

Editor: Re: Coal project will bring fugitive dust to area, letter to the editor, March 1 This letter contains some false assertions that need to be corrected.
It's worth looking at the look

It's worth looking at the look

People are quick to warn that legislating taste is a slippery slope and that beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder, but surely we should have more say in the way our towns look than we currently do.
Tunnel got painted every few years under Socreds

Tunnel got painted every few years under Socreds

Editor: Re: Coat of paint won't cut it at tunnel, Liberals tell NDP, March 8 Although I am a Vicki Huntington man, I can't help commenting on Bruce McDonald's remarks about Sylvia Bishop's plan to paint the tunnel.
Design vision required to avoid a hodgepodge of shapes & colours

Design vision required to avoid a hodgepodge of shapes & colours

Editor: Re: Vision needed for town core construction, March 6 I'm sure I am not alone in supporting Coun.
Coaches take on demanding role for the love of the game

Coaches take on demanding role for the love of the game

Spring Break starts next week. Not only does it signal a change in seasons, it signals the end of minor hockey and soccer season as well.
Informed positions needed to make determination on regional policing

Informed positions needed to make determination on regional policing

Editor: Now that Mayor Lois Jackson has announced her Dialogue on Regionalization of Police Forces, scheduled for Wednesday, it is important to recognize the event for what it is - an exchange of very likely biased (both for and against) opinion that
Time to accept responsibility and consequences

Time to accept responsibility and consequences

Editor: Re: Berner appeals to highest court, March 6 Carol Berner is the poster child for the lack of accountability in today's society.