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High MP pensions too wasteful

 
This is one of several variations on the theme of taking care of those less fortunate, including "those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly; those who are in the shadows of life; the sick, the needy and the handicapped," from Hubert Humphrey...
 
 

Poll in line with B.C.'s history

 
It is often said that politics in Canada is done differently in the east than in the west.
 
 

Regruntlement not possible

 
That's the trouble with the English language, isn't it? It's too darned ambiguous.
 
 

Trade attacks for solutions

 
Canada's universal pension plan is under attack once again.
 
 

Further dissection of wastefulness

 
It occurred to me that last week's column on really stupid things the government did with your money could have been so much more than just a recitation from Maclean's magazine with comments fore and aft; that I could have expounded or expanded a little...
 
 

Teachers need grip on reality

 
B.C. public school teachers want a raise. And while some may label their bargaining proposal a hefty one and others call it modest, it really doesn't matter, because it's a nonstarter.
 
 

Nothing better than a good read

 
I mean a book that makes me stay up till all hours of the morning.
 
 

Take away temptation

 
National Non-Smoking Week may not have been a name on everyone's lips as it was being celebrated last week. but then, neither were cigarettes.
 
 

Ridiculous ways to waste money

 
Paid off all the Christmas bills yet? Find yourself grumbling about tax increases, rate hikes, user fees?
 
 

Drug lessons not working

 
For a generation, "Just Say No" was the slogan hammered into our heads when it came to drugs.
 
 

Now more help for stoppers

 
It has been said many times that there is nothing worse than a reformed smoker.
 
 

Election ban past due date

 
Some laws should be changed because they should never have been made.
 
 

Hometown hero averts riot

 
Continued from last week: More crap on the road out of 2011:
 
 

Madness in the method

 
Chilliwack mayor and council got raises this year - based on the salaries paid to mayors and councillors in other municipalities such as Maple Ridge.
 
 
 

Your Letters

 

Keep cell numbers private

 
Our cellphone numbers absolutely must not be made public so the ... »
 
 
 

Arrogance gone too far

 
People are disgusted with the antics of teachers and their lack ... »
 
 
 

Ideological argument lacking in credibility

 
Wayne Clark writes, "We all know people who never seem to learn ... »
 
Cherryl Katnich
 
 

Premier caught in mistake

 
According to your article [Premier mends fences with recyclers, ... »
 
D. Rodney Smelser
 
 

System on point of breaking

 
Dear Editor, -- Health care? I wouldn't call it that! »
 
Bill Baron
 
 

Time for rich to pay their fair share

 
It is time the world gets on the same page to selectively target... »
 
 
 

Economy: Savage lands will bring babysitters down

 
Canada and the United States cannot continue to babysit savage lands... »
 
 
 

Coach deserves only positive praise

 
As a parent involved in both, I am not going to sit here and let... »
 
 
 

Baby came with community's help

 
On Jan. 25, my wife required the services of Maple Ridge's paramedics... »
 
Kevin Stumph, Kaila Klassen, And Evvy
 
 

Save sands for better price

 
Why is the Harper government liquidating Canada's tar sands as fast... »
 
Dave Rush
 
 

Environment: Pipelines key to economic future

 
Don't allow opponents of the Northern Gateway Pipeline to inflict... »
 
William Perry
 
 

Environment: B.C. gets raw deal from pipeline

 
With neighbours like Alberta Premier Alison Redford, what province... »
 
Frank G. Sterle
 
 

Letter-writer going too far

 
I have enjoyed lampooning Wayne Clark's bombastic hyperbole over... »
 
Cherryl Katnich
 
 

Builder shed regulations

 
I believe your article regarding Roelof Reitel's construction of... »
 
Ken Harper
 
 
 
 

 

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