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Rate control needed for nursing homes

Our family is in the familiar situation of having to provide care for our aged parents. My 87-year-old father needs round-the-clock care.
Remove commercialism from the Games

Remove commercialism from the Games

On the eve of my eighth decade, I am contemplating the spectacular performances and events at the Olympic Games. Fleetingly, my thoughts return to Games of long ago when all were amateurs, and great names like Owens, Zatopek, Nuurmi and Haag.

Environmental review should not be hurried

Re: "Science to decide fate of pipeline, Harper says," Aug. 8. My jaw dropped when I heard Prime Minister Stephen Harper calling on science to pull a rabbit out of the Northern Gateway hat.

Getting excited about the election

We are now about to enter into the nine-month gestation period leading up to the birth on May 14, 2013, of a fresh "new" British Columbia government, regardless of which party might be the winner.

What's science got to do with it?

Re: "PM says science to govern pipeline," Aug. 8.

This can't be the same Stephen Harper

Re: "PM says science to govern pipeline," Aug. 8.

Smokers should accept consequences

Re: "Landlords shouldn't rule out smokers," Aug. 3.

Meningitis vaccine approved in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½

Re: "Could a vaccine have prevented son's tragedy?" Aug. 3. The article is correct: a quadrivalent vaccine that protects against the bacteria which affected Leo Chan is approved in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½. It is called Meonomune or Men-P-ACW135Y.

Olympic medal's value worth more than gold

If you've ever wondered how much gold there is in an Olympic gold medal, the Internet will provide you with some interesting facts. The last all-gold medal was awarded in the 1912 Olympic Games.
Soccer match a sad commentary

Soccer match a sad commentary

It is indeed a sad commentary on sport to have witnessed the external elements that combined to affect the outcome of a match. I refer to the ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½-U.S. soccer semi-final played with great intensity and skill by both sides.