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Mayor's plan destroying city

Mayor's plan destroying city

The Editor, Mayor Malcolm Brodie commented in the Vancouver Sun a few weeks ago, regarding the latest development proposal for the city centre. He stated, "The key to managing all our growth is sound planning.
Farmland is ours to preserve, protect

Farmland is ours to preserve, protect

The Editor, Recently, there has been much in the media about our farmlands and the more than 500 acres being optioned to a private land speculator, so that Port Metro Vancouver's "Delta Port" has enough land for their desired port activities.
Convenient, not 'essential'

Convenient, not 'essential'

A recent move by ICBC to seek essential services designation for the first time highlights a creeping trend in public sector bargaining: the equating of services that are convenient, important and necessary to the functioning of society over the long
Plan your health expenses

Plan your health expenses

If you own your own business (or have amazing influence over your employer) you'll want to read on. We underestimate the high cost of health and dental expenses.
Smart meters eco-friendly

Smart meters eco-friendly

The Editor, I'm one of those people who always drives a state-of-the-art hybrid electric vehicle. I tend to keep on my dash display the energy consumption information so I can drive at the most fuel efficient rate.
BC Hydro thanks customers' patience

BC Hydro thanks customers' patience

The Editor, I'd like to thank BC Hydro customers for their patience as we transition to a more modern electricity system.
Campbell's environment legacy lingers like skunk odor

Campbell's environment legacy lingers like skunk odor

The Editor, Have you ever passed by a place where a skunk has had an encounter? You will then know what I mean, all the participants are missing, but there is no denial that something untoward has happened.
Bring back RVs' Sani Station

Bring back RVs' Sani Station

The Editor, Re: "Triple AAA encourages tourism," News, April 13 I love the idea of travellers coming to our wonderful city, but has anyone taken into consideration the needs of RV travellers and the situation regarding a Sani Station - a place where
Leave Steveston village alone

Leave Steveston village alone

Open letter to city council and Wayne Mercer, City of Richmond bylaws manager, I am writing to you to ask that you reconsider installing parking meters in Steveston. I don't like it, it won't look nice, and people are going to park wherever anyway.
Canucks loss helps small businesses

Canucks loss helps small businesses

There's a little black spot on the sun. At least, that's how Canucks fans are feeling this week. The Canucks kicked butt through the regular season - they won the President's Cup. Twice.