Opinion

Are they or aren’t they? The question of whether millennials are fleeing from or flocking to Vancouver has been roiling around this past week with the release of a study from the British Columbia Real Estate Association that counters the mass exodus

A few months ago a friend returned from the Greek island Lesbos, where he had volunteered in the refugee rescue effort.

The Vancouver School Board could not have chosen a better time to pick a fight with the province over education funding. But it is not without risk for any possible reward, which I will get to in a moment.

Imagine if scientists came up with an inexpensive, easily administered way to decrease the risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, stroke and obesity by 25 to 35 per cent. It would create a sensation and, if patented, would be worth billions.

Re: “Is Vancouver really running out of land?” April 14. It is always a pleasure to read Michael Geller. His knowledge is vast and his experience unparalleled. I am surprised how often I am in agreement with him.

Re: Cartoon, April 14. I will start by saying that I think the Courier is a great weekly paper and I think you all work hard to provide good content, accurate reporting and a broad range of topics.

Re: “Baseball: On this East Vancouver sandlot, everyone is a kid again,” April 14.

Re: “Fare gate closures logical step in ending culture of freeloading,” April 6. Turnstiles and gates have never prevented fare evaders to use transit systems without paying.

Re: “Beekeepers offer residents honey of a deal to host hives,” April 6. We must look deeper into this important issue, as [these beekeepers’] efforts, while well-meaning, are misguided.