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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.
Five is fine with me

Five is fine with me

Dear Editor, While it is unfortunate Wolfgang Duntz and Daron Jennings chose to resign, I think it appropriate to give them credit for the good things they did during their 2.5 years on council.
Woodall's cartoon, March 21 2014

Woodall's cartoon, March 21 2014

An open letter to Bowen Islanders

An open letter to Bowen Islanders

I must say that I was extremely sorry to hear that Councillors Duntz and Jennings had resigned last Friday. I also want to say that I do understand the underlying reasons for these resignations.
Why should we care about a few herons?

Why should we care about a few herons?

Dear Editor, Heron nesting season is now underway, and I wanted to take the occasion to emphasize the importance ensuring that herons are not disturbed during their nesting season.
Ming is turning 84!

Ming is turning 84!

Dear Editor, I wanted to take the occasion of my father’s birthday to report that he is doing well in his new care home in North Vancouver. If you don't know my father, for seven years, he walked everyday along Eaglecliff Road.
What just happened?

What just happened?

Dear Editor, This Monday’s special Council Meeting dealt with the aftermath of the resignations of Wolfgang Duntz and Daron Jennings received on Friday March 14. In their resignation letters Mr. Duntz and Mr.
Government's Recycling Policy Represents the Biggest Threat Facing British Columbia's Newspapers

Government's Recycling Policy Represents the Biggest Threat Facing British Columbia's Newspapers

British Columbians have every right to be proud of our world-leading recycling program, built right here in this province.