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Gen Why A Legitimate Voice Of Public Interest

To the editor: I am offended by the astonishing sense of entitlement Wendy Brichon expressed in her letter to the editor stating that "the developer is 'taking' private property owned by a private individual/entity.

Luck, not politics, saves buildings

As we await the verdict from city hall on the future of the Waldorf Hotel, consider a few other buildings saved or lost as important centres for gathering and culture in Vancouver.

Church, Schools, Canada Important To Filipinos

To the editor: Re: "Filipinos replace Irish in St. Pat's pews, schools," Jan. 18. Indeed, the Filipinos have replaced the Irish in the pews and schools of St. Patrick's. Before, there were the McDonald, the Tonner and Kelly families.

Street Litter Concerns Many

To the editor: The profusion of litter on Vancouver's residential streets and thoroughfares disheartens me, too. I also believe it's not just the city, private businesses, labour unions and public institutions that are responsible for the cleanup.

Poodle On A Pole Chance To Rebel

To the editor: Re: "Poodle art best suited to Yaletown," Letters, Jan. 18.

Street Litter Concerns Many

To the editor: Re: "Taking responsibility for city litter," Jan. 16. Excellent observations and suggestions, to which I would like to add.

Are you happy with the neighbourhood in which you live?

Last week's poll question: Does the city's public art program provide art that represents Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­and its culture? YES - 84 per cent NO - 16 per cent This is not a scientific poll. Go to www.vancourier.com to vote

What makes a 'hood special? Friends and friendly neighbours

Last week, the Courier published its first feature in a year-long series about Vancouver's neighbourhoods, beginning with Mount Pleasant. Early responses suggest readers are as excited about it as we are.

Old news item shows we haven't changed much

I was recently leafing through a pristine copy of Life magazine from Oct. 4, 1963. The cover featured the twisting double helix of the newly discovered organic molecule, DNA.

Male premiers an endangered species

In just over two weeks, Ontario could become the sixth province or territory in Canada led by a woman. Think about it: Female premiers at the helm of almost half the countrys 13 provinces and territories, including the four biggest provinces.
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