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Schools learn hard lesson

Schools learn hard lesson

A landmark ruling Friday by the Supreme Court of Canada is more than a victory for a North Vancouver family; it's a step forward for disadvantaged students across the country.
Keep sermon multireligious

Keep sermon multireligious

The Editor, I attended the Remembrance Day ceremonies on Sunday and felt humbled by the participation of the choirs, the current members of our military and the aging veterans.
Liberals' memo shows party's delusion

Liberals' memo shows party's delusion

For a glimpse of how manipulative and detached from reality many B.C. Liberals have become, one needs to look no further than a three-page memo written by party insiders that deals with the future of Burnaby General Hospital.
Museum full of old news

Museum full of old news

The Editor, Okay, think fast.
Hospital thrift sale enjoys a Vintage year

Hospital thrift sale enjoys a Vintage year

The Editor, This past weekend, the Richmond Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store was a hive of activity with our major fundraising sale of the year. The Antique and Vintage Sale raised over $40,000 this year and all proceeds will go to Richmond Hospital.
U.S. has democratic kinks to iron

U.S. has democratic kinks to iron

Hi, America! Big night for you the other night.
Paying the small price

Paying the small price

moment of silence is not too big a price to pay. It's easily less a price than that paid by those for whom Remembrance Day is observed each year. It's far less than the price paid by those who are commemorated by cenotaphs across the country.
Cohen report paints dismal picture

Cohen report paints dismal picture

The Editor, The Cohen Commission Report was recently tabled in the House of Commons.
Fin eaters should watch Sharkwater

Fin eaters should watch Sharkwater

The Editor, Re: "Wong stands by decision to eat shark fin," News, Oct. 17. I'm hoping that anyone who continues the practice of buying this product does so because of a lack of knowledge.
Shift in RCMP attitudes

Shift in RCMP attitudes

We learned this week that a West Vancouver police officer was reprimanded for letting a civilian put on his gun belt and for posting the pictures to Facebook. While definitely a breach of policy, it was a minor incident and no real harm came of it.