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Our economy is ok, so far

Our economy is ok, so far

For many Canadians, watching the United States hurtle toward a financial precipice last week, it's probably difficult not to feel - in addition to detached horror - just the tiniest bit smug. This is a dangerous emotion.
Musqueam made us feel truly welcome

Musqueam made us feel truly welcome

The Editor I often detect goodwill toward the Musqueam people when Richmond people talk about the future of the Garden City lands.
Layton leaving impacts B.C.'s NDP

Layton leaving impacts B.C.'s NDP

The sudden and sad departure of Jack Layton from the political stage is mostly bad news for the federal NDP, but it also comes with a cost to the B.C. NDP.
Cat owners: Band together to outsmart the raccoons

Cat owners: Band together to outsmart the raccoons

The Editor, Re: "Raccoons attack dog," News, July 27; "Salaries rising too high," Editorial, July 27; "Poverty needs to end," Opinion, July 27; "Addicts need housing, too," Letters, July 27; "Where is the local traffic enforcement?" Letters, July 27,
Give 'em hell, Jack

Give 'em hell, Jack

Jack Layton's announcement Monday that he is taking "a temporary leave" from the position of Opposition leader in order to concentrate on fighting a new cancer did what the recent federal election could not - unite politicians of all persuasions in w
Pay parking will scare tourists away

Pay parking will scare tourists away

The Editor, Re: "Get your twoonies out," News, July 27.
Raccoon control needed

Raccoon control needed

The Editor, Re: "Raccoons attack dog," News, July 27. At the beginning of this year, I heard a loud knocking on my glass patio door. I went to see what it was and as usual, it was my cat wanting to come in.
How not to fight with city hall

How not to fight with city hall

The tail end of July is traditionally the sleepy season for politics. We can expect a month off from council meetings in most communities.
Blocks slowed down speeding drivers

Blocks slowed down speeding drivers

The Editor, This evening I watched as new family home owners removed the cement barrier they had put up around the edging of their property at Cantrell and Calders roads. I went and asked the gentleman why he was doing so.
Where is the local traffic enforcement?

Where is the local traffic enforcement?

The Editor, Has anyone but me noticed the rampant disregard for our speed limits? I, for one, drive for a living and encounter all forms of speeding on a daily basis.