Letters to the Editor
Legal marijuana takes dealers off the street
By Letter to the Editor on April 26th, 2018
Re: “Tory argumentson pot legalization don’t add up,” March 31 Thank you to Jeremy Appel for his editorial. He illustrated some of the foolishness offered by the Conservatives in their opposition to marijuana legislation. He quoted silly comments on this issue by Tory MPs Peter Kent and Glen Motz — comments that show choosing not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A chance to help established city businesses
By Letter to the Editor on April 25th, 2018
The powers that be at City Hall have to revisit the discussion of, in some way, trying to reduce the financial hardship imposed on operating businesses at the local airport caused by the total shutdown of their business for thirty days due to upgrades to the runways. One such business is Super T Aviation. It’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada can help women and children abroad
By Letter to the Editor on April 24th, 2018
While those of us in Canada engage in silly arguments about whether to vaccinate or not, in 2017 vaccines saved between two and three million lives around the world. Polio, that once great destroyer of human potential, has been reduced to just 22 new cases! Despite this achievement, more than 19 million children around the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fine with the photo radar ticket, but not the late fee
By Letter to the Editor on April 24th, 2018
Cash grab? Apparently, I received a photo radar ticket several months ago. This past week I received a letter in the mail stating that I was late in paying my ticket and that I had missed my court appearance. Added to the ticket was a late fee. Concerned about the letter, I spoke to an ... Read More »
1 responseMotz failed to clear up concerns about Bill C-71
By Letter to the Editor on April 20th, 2018
Re: Bill C-71 Amendments to the Canadian Firearms Act Glen Motz, our member of parliament, hosted a public meeting on April 12 to discuss this pending legislation. Several attendees are concerned that C-71 will compromise their property rights. There is nothing in the bill that even hints at such a thing. The B.C. Wildlife Federation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Notley creates trade war to cover blown opportunity
By Letter to the Editor on April 19th, 2018
When the NDP took power in Alberta Rachel Notley was presented with a wonderful opportunity to move Alberta away from the whimsies of the oil sector. She was given the ability to turn Alberta into a technological and industrial powerhouse, a province that would have made all Canadians, especially Albertans, very proud. But no, she ... Read More »
2 responsesDropping bombs on Syria does nothing but threaten to spark another world war
By Letter to the Editor on April 19th, 2018
War is not the solution to the crisis in Syria, but neither is inaction. Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the worldwide head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community has rightly stated that the ideal solution would be to stop the funding and arming of extremists that promote regime overthrow. We need to stop pretending that these bombings carried ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Governments love ‘general revenue’ line item Ñ leading to spending flexibility but little transparency
By Letter to the Editor on April 18th, 2018
Re: Gregory Cote’s argument on equalization payments. Mr. Cote is correct in the fact the federal government collects taxes and accounts for it as a general revenue line item. All politicians love this system because it allows them to spend money according to their party priorities rather than use directed taxes which would go to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!May’s credibility challenged
By Letter to the Editor on April 18th, 2018
The photograph of Green Party Leader Elizabeth May’s arrest near Burnaby is really her whole political story. Nothing worthwhile for what taxpayers generously spend on her except her breaking of the law. A Member of Parliament who should lead in upholding and respecting the law displays her complete disregard for our fundamental principle — the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Upkeep of city’s trails this winter was exceptional
By Letter to the Editor on April 12th, 2018
I would like to offer a great big thank you and bouquet on behalf of myself and the thousands of trail users in the city to the City Parks Department for keeping the trails clear of snow and safe during the past severe winter season. With above average snowfalls and below average temperatures it was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Pension Plan: Tax or benefit?
By Letter to the Editor on April 12th, 2018
So, you’ve contributed more than $130,000 to the Canada Pension Plan program since you were 18 years old and now you’re 64 years of age and about to apply to receive your benefits. Unfortunately, you pass away suddenly. Your family contacts CPP only to learn that since you were single at the time of your ... Read More »
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