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A local writer says new legislation should make more care available.

Editor: Yesterday, while I was waiting for somebody, an article in the newspaper caught my eye. FHA using hospice beds for MAiD.

Editor: There is a trend happening across Metro Vancouver that we would be remiss not to adopt: retrofitting our outdated shopping malls to be centres of our communities.

Editor: I am writing to express my concern about the recent directive by the Fraser Health Board that MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) be offered in our 91Ô­´´ Hospice residence. It has always been my understanding that hospice and palliative care is designed to help people and their families journey together towards a dignified death, not to hasten death in any way.

Letter writer Aaron Ritchie questions those pushing to four-lane the highway east of 216th Street.

Editor: In recent days, two public-office holders in the 91Ô­´´s have posted incorrect information concerning the Trudeau Liberal’s support for veterans. Let me set the record straight.

Cloverdale-91Ô­´´ City MP John Aldag outlines federal government support to counter criticism.

A former hospice volunteer is torn about medically assisted dying, seeing both sides.

Editor: Regarding recent news stories about hospice care and medically assisted death, I am a family physician who worked for several years in palliative and hospice care in Fraser Health.

Editor: When ICBC first came into existence, claim centres were not located everywhere like they are today.