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B.C.'s seniors are being shortchanged

B.C.'s seniors are being shortchanged

More than a third of B.C.'s seniors in long-term care homes are being prescribed antipsychotic medication even though only about three per cent actually need the drugs.
Oil spill by English Bay unrelated to Kinder Morgan

Oil spill by English Bay unrelated to Kinder Morgan

The bunker fuel spill in English Bay has nothing to do with Kinder Morgan, although I suspect this will heighten concern about tankers in local waters.
Don't mischaracterize Pro-D Days

Don't mischaracterize Pro-D Days

Dear Editor In response to Keith Baldrey's piece about Bill 11: As a teacher, I appreciate that Mr.
The case of the missing Burnaby North MLA?

The case of the missing Burnaby North MLA?

Dear Editor: Last week I rode my bike to McGill library in North Burnaby and met a group of neighbours who want to recall our MLA, Richard T. Lee. I was already curious about the campaign, but that evening it hit home on a personal level.
Pro-D Day reform isn't a bad idea

Pro-D Day reform isn't a bad idea

In the never-ending sword fight that is relations between government and teachers, last week's introduction of the Education Statutes Amendment Act is raising hackles from both trustees and teachers.
Is it time to start talking about tax increases?

Is it time to start talking about tax increases?

Several events last week served as timely reminders that, sooner or later, there has to be a discussion about tax policy in this country and in the provinces. One fiscal year ended, and another one began.
Schools need to embrace all forms of education

Schools need to embrace all forms of education

Dear Editor: It seems there are many university graduates looking for employment long after leaving school. However, schools like BCIT and Kwantlan college which at one time specialized in the trades are now offering degree programs.
Teachers suffer from 'entitlement'

Teachers suffer from 'entitlement'

Dear Editor: So teacher Donna Morgan is "affronted" that the Teachers Act would set professional standards for teachers and their professional development.
Quit the recall 'nonsense' in Burnaby

Quit the recall 'nonsense' in Burnaby

Dear Editor: Recently, I got a phone call from a "pollster" stating they were going to ask questions about "possible recall" of a politician in Burnaby. They asked if I lived in the riding of MLA Richard Lee and I said yes.
How much notice is enough?

How much notice is enough?

It seems like the world is changing at a rapid rate. One day you're driving by a field, the next day you see bulldozers there. In the past it seemed like developments took longer to get started and longer to build.