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Tweets, blogs, Facebook now the norm for elections

You may have noticed that the municipal election were heading into is significantly different. Two things come to my mind: This is the first time in a dozen years an incumbent is running for mayor. The last one was Phillip Owen in 1999.

Non-profit acts like private sector business

To the editor: Re: "Teenage housing nightmare part of growing Atira empire in Downtown Eastside," Aug. 23. You would think that with lots of government money coming in, Atira Property Management would provide good service.

Toe the line or you'll make Santa hate you

Sometimes I hate the internet. Oh sure, it's great for finding people who disagree with your every opinion. In the past, getting into arguments required going out and talking to real people.

'Nobodies' an insulting term for anyone

To the editor: Re: "Pre-season hockey fans outdo players," Oct. 3. I also attended that game (on free tix) and was also disappointed I wasn't seeing the "real team.

Medium the message at Wall Street protest

Protesters must resist being co-opted

Letter of the week

To the editor: Re: "Bike helmets don't reduce injuries," Letters, Oct. 5. The heading of one of your letters reads "Bike helmets don't reduce injuries" in big bold letters.

Hidden camera captures election strategizing in Mayor Robertson's office

Mike Magee recommends denim, white sneakers for East Side campaign stops

Premier Clark's camera directive disturbing and desperate

Let me tell you why I think we should find Premier Christy Clarks latest stunt so appalling. Im referring to her promotion of cameras in the courts during proceedings for those charged in relation to the Stanley Cup riot.

Aquarium misleads about deaths and dolphins

To the editor: Re: "Letter of the week," Sept. 28. I am writing in response to the latest false statement made by the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Aquarium in your newspaper.

Cops should catch speeding cars on Mackenzie

To the editor: If the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­police wish to focus on crosswalk violations, I suggest they stakeout the four marked but uncontrolled traffic lights at Mackenzie and Carnarvon streets, just west of Macdonald at West Broadway.