Opinion

Dear editor, I am tired of all the promises being given 鈥� money for the elderly, the poor, the disabled. Where suddenly is all this money coming from?

Dear editor, In reference to Glen Staples (Record, April 1). I quote 鈥� "Coalitions were quite acceptable in 2004 when he (Harper) wanted one ... but when they didn't favour him, 'coalition' had to become a dirty word."

Dear editor, April 28 is the National Day of Mourning for Workers Killed and Injured on the Job.

Dear editor, Congratulations to the Union Bay Improvement District (UBID) board of trustees for reaching an agreement with Kensington Island Properties to provide 4-3-2-1-0 water treatment to Union Bay, as mandated by the Vancouver Island Health Authority.

Dear editor, The confused musings of Stephen Harvey in your April 15 edition, stating that the Conservative Party鈥檚 record is shocking, warrants a reply.

Dear editor, I'm a supporter of responsible development. I earned my living in the primary aluminum Industry and realize the importance of quality metallurgical coal, to that Industry. Coal tar pitch, a byproduct of coking metallurgical coal, is a vital raw material for anode production.

Canadians are being manipulated by the politics of fear.

Dear editor, D茅j脿 vu! The F-35 has become an election issue with the leader of the Opposition vowing to cancel the program if elected, as did Mr. Chretien promise and cancel the EH-101 New Shipboard Aircraft in 1993.

Dear editor, On May 2 Canadians will have a choice between a Conservative majority and a Liberal/NDP/Bloc coalition.

Dear editor, I鈥檇 like to send John Duncan my dry-cleaning bill; I spilled coffee all over my pants after I saw his ad 鈥淛ohn supports the environment.鈥� Canada has become an environmental laughing stock under the Harper Conservatives, blocking global efforts to fight climate change and winning more fossil awards than are in the Royal BC Museum.