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NDP making lots of promises

If criticism for not doing things can be inferred as commitment those things should be done, the New Democrats are writing a long, expensive to-do list if they win the May election.

TRANSPARENCY, RESPECTFULNESS REQUIRED IN PARK BOARD DISCUSSIONS

To the editor: Re: "New funding plan will improve access, funding," Letters, Feb. 15. The letter from park board commissioner Niki Sharma again presented in detail her group's perspective of what they are pursuing regarding community centres.

Transparency, respectfulness required in park board discussions

To the editor: Parks board commissioners frequently cite their principle of equity as the reason for their proposal to take over the operation and revenues of Vancouver's community centres.

Hof's story a lovely tribute

To the editor: Re: "Memorial for homeless man turns into warm and emotional gathering," Jan. 25. What a well written, emotional and thoughtful feature story on Rick Hof.

Near-miss asteroid goes on the record

Excuse me, Mr. Space Rock, have you got a minute? I'm with the media and I have a few questions about last Friday. 2012 DA14: I'm in a bit of a rush actually.
Shaughnessy density on the very low side

Shaughnessy density on the very low side

To the editor: Re: "Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Special - Shaughnessy," Feb. 15. Here are a couple of numbers to supplement your focus on Shaugh-nessy. Among the 22 Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­neighbourhoods, Shaughnessy owns the low-density end of the spectrum.
Shaughnessy story brings back memories

Shaughnessy story brings back memories

To the editor: Re: "When Shaughnessy was affordable," Feb. 15 This article brought back memories of our family's purchase in Shaughnessy. My parents bought a very large house on Angus Drive during the Second World War.

Sam Sullivan's win a small bit of redemption

Sam Sullivan is back. Well, almost. His Wednesday night win of the provincial Liberal nomination for Vancouver-False Creek still leaves the small matter of the May 14 election.

PARK BOARD PUTS DEMOCRACY AT RISK

To the editor: In the name of "equalizing access to community services," the park board's attempt to rush through the process by calling a poorly publicized meeting on a weeknight on short notice was a despicable sham of democracy.

PARK BOARD PUTS DEMOCRACY AT RISK

To the editor: Re: "Carr fights on with motion," Feb. 13 Coun. Adriane Carr should have been allowed to bring her motion forward to council. Surely, that is the democratic process.
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