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ROCK SOLID BOULDER HISTORY

To the editor: Re: "Park structure is like a rock," June 7.

PARK BOARD MOVED TOO FAST ON HASTINGS PARK FISH POND

To the editor: Re: "Fish pond in sanctuary doesn't fly with neighbours," June 5. Sandra Thomas' story about the sterilized trout public fishing program at Hastings Park is yet another demonstration of why we need strong community associations.

Rants: Guess what? People disagree about bike helmets

To John, re: Rants June 6 , you make a good point. But, as there are ALWAYS going to be injuries whether were cycling, driving or walking.

Cottage life the old school way

Summer is a-comin in and all the home and garden magazines are telling us how to turn our houses into cottages. White wicker furniture is de rigueur as is everything white. (These would-be cottagers dont, obviously, have kids or dogs.

Bill Bennett minister for cutting costs

The sleeper in Premier Christy Clarks new cabinet lineup is Bill Bennett, minister responsible for core review. There are senior bureaucrats who are twitching uneasily at all that that entails.

Multinationals stick to their guns

Back in July 2010, I discovered two South Korean naval vessels berthed at Lonsdale Quay, with invitations posted for the public to board. I marched up a gangplank and wandered about, impressed with all the hardware.

City should look into business rents

To the editor: Re: "Rent increase forces Little Nest to close," May 24. I read with sadness your story about the impending demise of the Little Nest Café due to an exorbitant rent increase.

Westside church members are good citizens

To the editor: Re: "Church's beliefs worse than loss of theatre space," May 31. Allen Garr is concerned about "the explosive growth of a conservative evangelical Christian sect . . .

Park board should control hastings park

To the editor: Re: "Park board seeks control of Hastings Park," May 31. I am a resident of Hastings-Sunrise and live within walking distance to Hastings Park.

Multinationals stick to their guns

Back in July 2010, I discovered two South Korean naval vessels berthed at Lonsdale Quay, with invitations posted for the public to board. I marched up a gangplank and wandered about, impressed with all the hardware.
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