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Letter: Discussion needed for democracy, not demagoguery

Letter: Discussion needed for democracy, not demagoguery

Poll finds rising public satisfaction with government’s COVID vaccination plans

Poll finds rising public satisfaction with government’s COVID vaccination plans

61% approve of handling of coronoavirus vaccine rollout, an increase of seven points since March
Most Canadians seeing light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel: poll

Most Canadians seeing light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel: poll

For the first time since the pandemic began, most Canadians surveyed say they believe that the worst is over
Meet your shy Bowen neighbour: the ensatina salamander

Meet your shy Bowen neighbour: the ensatina salamander

'Unlike the nearby frogs, this amphibian was not a semi-aquatic species, but a forest-dweller who, like so many creatures that hide in our forests, is rarely seen.'
The measuring tape of life: 'you better get to it'

The measuring tape of life: 'you better get to it'

Rob Wynen’s Musings on turning 50
Letter: We need a lock-block wall surgeon

Letter: We need a lock-block wall surgeon

'Let’s not spend more money on temporary solutions and more importantly, let’s keep people safe.'
Letter: What if they held a public hearing and nobody came? Bowen's TUP OCP amendment

Letter: What if they held a public hearing and nobody came? Bowen's TUP OCP amendment

'Why did council not show grave concern and reflect on the absence of public comments during the bylaw process?'
Letter: We need some island positivity

Letter: We need some island positivity

'Bowen…let’s celebrate the positive. Get online and comment how wonderful our island community really is.'
Fraser Valley residents support proposed revival of interurban rail service: poll

Fraser Valley residents support proposed revival of interurban rail service: poll

88% of respondents in North Delta, North Surrey, the City of Langley, the Township of Langley, Abbotsford and Chilliwack back project, survey finds
Support for separated bike lanes remains strong in Vancouver: poll

Support for separated bike lanes remains strong in Vancouver: poll

Appetite for a larger number of separated bike lanes is highest among those aged 18 to 34 (27%) but drops to 21% among those aged 35 to 54 and 15% among those aged 55 and over.