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Thanks to national security

Thanks to national security

The Editor, Thanks to the quick action and co-operation between RCMP-led Integrated National Security Enforcement Team in B.C., CSIS, RCMP and other law enforcement agencies, a major tragedy has been averted from happening.
Stop cart stealing

Stop cart stealing

The Editor, When you remove a shopping cart from the store property, it is actually stealing.
Hands off Garden City lands

Hands off Garden City lands

The Editor, Re: "Keep lands accessible," Letters, July 5. I appreciated Floyd Murphy's thoughtful discourse on the Garden City Lands. I agree with Mr. Murphy.
Shocking revelations

Shocking revelations

Take a deep breath. Your hydro rates are going up. That was the word from Energy Minister Bill Bennett this week, citing years of infrastructure investment coupled with relatively small increases brought on by his government in previous years.
Don't confuse good entertainment with advice

Don't confuse good entertainment with advice

Seventh of a 10-part series I love the media! It entertains and informs me; I rely on it daily. Freedom of the media is enshrined in most democratic constitutions.
Child care, a community effort

Child care, a community effort

The Editor, As a first-time parent in 2003, I worried about returning to work in the midst of a childcare shortage, particularly for infants and toddlers.
Officially label all bad drivers as idiots

Officially label all bad drivers as idiots

I don't know if this thought came to me while I was watching the guy in the rust-red pickup fishtail through a left hand turn on a stale yellow light, or when the driver of the silver luxury sedan almost ran me over in the crosswalk, or when someone
Set example for teens

Set example for teens

With school behind us and summer parties stretching ahead, it's a good time to give parents a nudge about not providing their kids with access to alcohol.
Celebrating the nation

Celebrating the nation

The Editor, Canada will be celebrating its 146th birthday on July 1. During these 146 years, this nation of more than 35 million people has undergone some massive changes.
Don't lose sight of family importance

Don't lose sight of family importance

The Editor, Re: "Defining discipline, teaching someone what is appropriate, what is not," Columns, June 21. Danielle Aldcorn's article was very well written with clear instructions.