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B.C. Liberals harsh measures in 2002 hurt the poor

To the editor: Re: "Liberals have helped the poor," Letters, May 24. George Vytasek, in his letter published May 24 ,2013 says that the B.C.

Port shirking responsibility on coal exports

Re: "Climate Kid Deserves to be Heard," Letters, June 5. It appears that Port Metro Vancouver has taken a defensive stance over the exporting coal issue and that is an unwise move. Good public opinion is important to the running of any business.

Fishing pond makes reader cringe

To the editor: Re: "Sanctuary pond a bird-brained idea," June 14. I'm cringing reading about this idea.

Tower plan Drive-ing Vancouver's East Side residents mad

It shouldnt surprise you to know another Vancouver neighbourhood is girding for battle with city hall. The neighbourhood in this particular ruckus is GrandviewWoodland, the heart of the East Side of Vancouver.

Rants: A rebuttal to a rebuttal of a rebuttal

To Roger and Tyler, who responded to my June 6 rant about cyclists who dont wear helmets. Comparing Vancouver to Copenhagen and Amsterdam, unless youre talking about the weather or drug use, is a specious argument.

OAKRIDGE TOWERS OUT OF SCALE TO AREA

To the editor: Re: "Oakridge plan under the microscope," May 31. One item was hardly mentioned in all the Oakridge articles: The height of the proposed buildings relative to the area.

NOTE THAT CHURCH WON'T PAY TAXES ON PRICEY REAL ESTATE

To the editor: Re: "Church's belief's worse than loss of theatre space," May 31. A huge hug of thanks to Allen Garr for examining Westside Church and their new property at The Centre across from the main branch of the Vancouver Public Library.

Price fixers should be dipped in bad chocolate

You get robbed at gunpoint, you know you're a victim of a crime. Your bank account is emptied by scammers, you know you're a victim of a crime.

READER CALLS CITY'S GREEN GOALS HYPOCRITICAL

To the editor: Re: "Are you a recycling champion," June 7. I'm so happy to have my little green container so that I can diligently recycle my food scraps.

RANTS: Rebutting rebuttals

To Roger and Tyler, who responded to my June 6 rant about cyclists who dont wear helmets. Comparing Vancouver to Copenhagen and Amsterdam, unless youre talking about the weather or drug use, is a specious argument.
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