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

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.
Letter: New West hydro bills need to be clearer

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.
Opinion: New West readers weigh in on Belmont parklet

Opinion: New West readers weigh in on Belmont parklet

These New West readers shared their thoughts — good and bad.
Letter: 'Thugs' should get prison time for bear spray assault

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

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

"A place to love. No farm required."
Opinion: Canadians' support of capital punishment for murder ticks up after several years of stability

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

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

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

Think it's bad now? Brace yourself, says this letter writer.
Les Leyne: NDP straddle LNG divide

Les Leyne: NDP straddle LNG divide

There was much emphasis on the promise that the Haisla plant will be the cleanest in the world.
Letter: Belmont parklet is an unpleasant waste of New West's money

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.