Opinion

Letter: Parklet problems? Easy solution — just get rid of it

The Belmont parklet just isn't worth it for this letter writer. Here's why.

Mar 17, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

Letter: New West hydro bills need to be clearer

Make it easier for residents to know how much power they're using, this writer suggests.

Mar 17, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Opinion: New West readers weigh in on Belmont parklet

These New West readers shared their thoughts — good and bad.

Mar 16, 2023 8:00 PM Read more >

Letter: 'Thugs' should get prison time for bear spray assault

If they're found guilty, they'd better get more than a slap on the wrist, says this letter writer.

Mar 16, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Letter: Are you on mushrooms? Just let Queen's Park be a New West gem

"A place to love. No farm required."

Mar 16, 2023 12:15 PM Read more >

Opinion: Canadians' support of capital punishment for murder ticks up after several years of stability

Over the past couple of years, discussions about the death penalty have carried on in some countries. The United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union (EU) precipitated a debate on the reconsideration of capital punishment.

Mar 16, 2023 9:45 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Even the NDP base is frustrated with NDP brass inaction on crime

B.C. launched its repeat violent offender teams on Tuesday, in a bid to quell public unrest over crime in urban centres. It couldn’t come a moment too soon for the government. Even NDP supporters have had enough.

Mar 15, 2023 12:04 PM Read more >

Letter: Traffic is about to get worse in uptown New West

Think it's bad now? Brace yourself, says this letter writer.

Mar 15, 2023 6:32 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: NDP straddle LNG divide

There was much emphasis on the promise that the Haisla plant will be the cleanest in the world.

Mar 15, 2023 3:57 AM Read more >

Letter: Belmont parklet is an unpleasant waste of New West's money

It's become a congregation area for "loud, noisy, swearing smokers," this writer says.

Mar 14, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >