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Vital Conversations set the tone

Vital Conversations set the tone

To the Editor; It has been great relief for me that this election is following the wishes and needs of the community, including respectful dialogue.
Actions, not words

Actions, not words

Dear Editor, Throughout weeks of campaigning constant reference has been made to one of the key conclusions from the Vital Conversations workshop, “respectful discourse”? To that end I believe past actions, conduct and communications speak louder tha
Is a bark worse than a BITE?

Is a bark worse than a BITE?

Dear Editor, In her October 24th letter to the editor, Shari Ulrich accuses Murray Skeels of playing “a significant role in the discourse of countless issues in the community over the years”. I couldn’t agree more.
Vote for candidates who take the high road

Vote for candidates who take the high road

Dear Editor, There’s a new issue in this election—respect. More and more people want a more civil political culture on our sensitive little island.
Your choice for mayor is important

Your choice for mayor is important

Dear Editor, Good news: It looks like we’ll have a more representative council, with a balance of views, more women and a younger demographic, though only one councillor, at most, has experience at the job.
Hoping for four years of improved public process

Hoping for four years of improved public process

To the Editor, At the recent All-Candidates Meeting I heard lots of support for the environment, seniors, families, and needed infrastructure for Bowen Island – values I think most of us share.
Mayoral candidates address concerns about sexist language

Mayoral candidates address concerns about sexist language

Dear editor, “If one of the councillors were to make a sexist remark during a council meeting, how would you behave?” That’s a question I submitted to the mayoral candidates’ meeting last week; the question wasn’t put.
The future looks bright on Bowen

The future looks bright on Bowen

Dear Editor, I’m so excited about this upcoming election for our Bowen Island Council.
Politics in paradise

Politics in paradise

The pro-development council

The pro-development council

Dear Editor, We do not want to repeat the defamation campaign we witnessed at the last election.