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'' Lessons from Kalamazoo: Will Harper listen?

In July 2010, an Enbridge oil pipeline ruptured near Michigan's Kalamazoo River. Three million litres of oil spilled into the river, causing extensive damage, killing fish and wildlife, and leading to the evacuation of local homes.

'Science' will tell what we already know

It should be evident to everyone by now that Prime Minister Stephen Harper's apparent embrace of science last week was more like an Olympic wrestler's hold.

Harper's understanding of science is limited

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has stated that the approval for the construction of the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline must be based on science. In itself, that is encouraging.

Thumbs up/thumbs down

To precocious pop singer Justin Bieber, for claiming that he's part native and as such should get free gas in sa国际传媒.

Road-safety cuts stray from reality

Re: "RCMP road-safety budgets cut in half," Aug. 9. Insurance Corp. of sa国际传媒 spokesman Mark Van Vrem says that "although ICBC provides funding, we don't tell them how to spend it." I wonder how far we have strayed from the reality of yesterday.

Study shows pipeline benefits for B.C

British Columbia's sense of grievance over the lopsided sharing of the Northern Gateway pipeline proposal may be a bit overblown, according to a new study.

Temple visit restored faith in humanity

The warm welcome to the community from the Gurudwara Sikh Temple to visit and join in a service to commemorate the Wisconsin victims and their families netted me a new friend.

Landlords have right to set the rules

Re: "Landlords shouldn't rule out smokers," Aug. 3. As a former landlord, I would like to point out that it is appropriate to abide by the landlord's legally set rules and requirements.

Let Woodwynn tenants use McTavish School

Re: "Woodwynn camp defies ouster order," Aug. 9. It is disappointing that Central Saanich appears to be unco-operative in allowing residents to live on the refuge for the homeless on Woodwynn Farm.

Human lives more important than dogs'

While reading the sa国际传媒 of Aug.