Opinion

Suicides at Chinese plant hit Apple

Brace yourself. Here come the fall city election slogans. Its already clear that the citys traditional voice of the business class, the NPA, will be campaigning hard against hockey hooligans.

To the editor: Re: "Sun shines as usual on Pride," Aug. 3. Sandra Thomas's comparison between the Gay Pride celebration and the "vulgar display" of those (heterosexuals?) attending the fireworks is invalid.

To the editor: Re: Letters of the week, Aug. 10. I was more than surprised at the comments about Mark Hasiuk's column about the Pride Parade. Both Rory Richards and Mayor Robertson were outraged at the homophobic comments he apparently made.

To the editor: Re: "For $2 million, my home is yours to tear down," Aug. 10.

To the editor: Re: "Class division scheme spreading across globe," July 22. Skilful stewardship is the justification for multimillion-dollar compensation packages that big corporate CEOs say they deserve.

After three decades, we're doing fine

To the editor: Re: "Home Sick," July 8. Your article does a great job of highlighting Welcome Home's excellent work, and raises some important points about accountability and public funds.

To the editor: Re: "Park Board duplicity realizes 'green' goals," Aug. 3.

To the editor: Re: "Advocate accuses park board of inflating city dog numbers," Aug. 3. Anti-dog-park advocate Elizabeth Wilkinson complains her taxes shouldn't help pay for off-leash parks. I see it differently.