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The EDC is both open and transparent

The EDC is both open and transparent

Dear Editor I am writing to clarify comments made at the BI council meeting of March 24 and recorded in March 28 Undercurrent regarding the Economic Development Committee (EDC).
A clarification

A clarification

Dear Editor- I am writing to salute the power of the comma, and to correct any misunderstanding about what I said at a recent council meeting.
The OCP and the island economy

The OCP and the island economy

Dear Editor, On March 17, a special council meeting was held to accept the resignations of two councillors. Six or seven members of the public showed up to watch as remaining councillors dealt with this matter.
This week in Undercurrent history

This week in Undercurrent history

25 years ago in the Undercurrent The Islands Trust had given the Union Steampship Marina bylaw a fourth reading making it final. A development permit was issued to determine the style of the buildings.
From baseball to retirement: Four short pieces in The Lane

From baseball to retirement: Four short pieces in The Lane

My all-time favourite Slow Lanes are easily those ones where I use italics at the top of the column to denote something different about it, as I am doing here.
Woodall's cartoon, March 28, 2014

Woodall's cartoon, March 28, 2014

Spring Cleaning and no Spring Clean-Up

Spring Cleaning and no Spring Clean-Up

A few months ago someone walked into the office of the Undercurrent, to pay a bill I think, and started offering his opinions as people often do.
Ring in April with a gag against ridiculous plans for BC Ferries

Ring in April with a gag against ridiculous plans for BC Ferries

Dear Editor and Bowen Island Community, Scheduled fare increases (arriving April 1) and service cuts are no joke.
Personal planning trumps democracy

Personal planning trumps democracy

Dear editor, Even if I lived on the other side of the island I would be actively objecting to the method of ‘behind closed doors’ planning that has taken place as it has the appearance of creating development opportunities for the two councillors who
Special thanks to Davies Pharmacy for making medical equipment accessible

Special thanks to Davies Pharmacy for making medical equipment accessible

Dear Editor, The Med-Shed (previously known as the Community Cupboard) is extremely grateful to the kind folks at Davies Pharmacy in North Vancouver for their recent donation of two four-wheeled walkers valued at $500 new.