Letters

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s words don’t hide intentions

February 2, 2012

Contrary to Derrick O’Keefe’s assertions, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s own words and deeds show that this pariah country genuinely seeks Israel’s destruction.

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Chinatown deserves credit for keeping unique flavour

February 2, 2012

When journalists perpetuate the myth of a decaying Chinatown without (in many cases) experiencing it for themselves, it becomes frustrating.

Eat your veggies and you’ll make death wait

February 2, 2012

True, a family history of heart disease can put a person at greater risk, but the propensity of families to share the same basic eating and exercise habits is often overlooked.

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Man-made radiation rankles opponents of smart meters

January 19, 2012

Everyone recognizes the dangers of secondhand smoke, but what about secondhand radiation?

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Negotiator praises Canada’s record on climate change

January 19, 2012

I would like to take this opportunity to respond to the allegation that members of the Canadian delegation were trying to “cajole” other countries to pull out of the Kyoto Protocol during the international climate change talks in Durban, South Africa.

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Real radicals are those who trash the planet

January 19, 2012

Stephen Harper and Christy Clark, you are the radicals who are destroying British Columbians’ way of life.

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Smart meters bring out supporters and detractors

January 5, 2012

With all the controversy over possible health effects of smart meters, the B.C. Liberals should explain why the smart-meter program was exempted from the regulatory review process.

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Vancouver Opera thrilled crowds with West Side Story

January 5, 2012

I don’t know how Jessica Werb can assert that the audience response to Vancouver Opera’s production of West Side Story was “mostly lukewarm”.

NDP MLA’s welfare life highlights a serious issue

January 5, 2012

I commend Surrey-Fleetwood MLA Jagrup Brar for his efforts to draw attention to the thousands of British Columbians living in impoverished conditions on welfare in this province.

Eco gauges can change wasteful driver habits

December 29, 2011

I agree with Ted Laturnus that one should not drive only in accordance with the Eco gauge, but I did find his words somewhat harsh.

Smart meters send signals, but so do Wi-Fi systems

December 29, 2011

Over the past year, smart meters have been a major topic of discussion in B.C. as B.C. Hydro set about modernizing the province's electrical grid and updating its aging infrastructure.

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Vancouver park board's money grab alienates some readers

December 29, 2011

The Vancouver park board continues to view community centres' assets as its own private piggy bank with which to finance its fiscal-policy incompetence.