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Letter: What New West's bike lane critics are forgetting

Letter: What New West's bike lane critics are forgetting

This letter writer says it's time to put the bike lane debate into perspective.
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Letter: How 'bikelash' is silencing New Westminster cyclists

Letter: How 'bikelash' is silencing New Westminster cyclists

This writer is grateful to the city for proceeding with cycling corridor plan despite "strong emotional outcry."
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Rob Shaw: BC NDP leadership race an embarrassing mess for all involved

Rob Shaw: BC NDP leadership race an embarrassing mess for all involved

The party’s 42-person provincial council voted Wednesday night to back an investigation by its chief electoral officer and disqualify David Eby’s only competition.
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Opinion: New Westminster residents sound off on bike lanes

Opinion: New Westminster residents sound off on bike lanes

Residents are sharing their thoughts about bike lanes — and they're not all happy.
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Survey: Support growing in Canada for decriminalizing all drugs for personal use

Survey: Support growing in Canada for decriminalizing all drugs for personal use

More than a million Americans have lost their lives in this century on account of drug overdoses. In Canada, the number of daily opioid-related deaths has grown dramatically, from eight in 2016 to 21 in 2022.
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Letter: Bike lanes benefit everyone in New Westminster

Letter: Bike lanes benefit everyone in New Westminster

Cycling corridors are good for everyone, including drivers.
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Les Leyne: After being disqualified from NDP leadership race, Appadurai on way to political martyrdom

Les Leyne: After being disqualified from NDP leadership race, Appadurai on way to political martyrdom

The blow-by-blow account of the specific violations is about how environmental groups bypassed the NDP’s rules on membership signups and worked to park Green Party members in the NDP just for the vote.
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Rob Shaw: 'John from Langford' reflects on his life – but not his legacy

Rob Shaw: 'John from Langford' reflects on his life – but not his legacy

In a few exit interviews with media, the premier reflects on his life but steers clear of his legacy.
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Rob Shaw: Public safety becoming a BC Liberal rallying cry at NDP’s expense

Rob Shaw: Public safety becoming a BC Liberal rallying cry at NDP’s expense

The province is trying – and failing – to spin its track record on crime and safety.
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Letters: New West bike lanes are used by hundreds of cyclists

Letters: New West bike lanes are used by hundreds of cyclists

Just because it doesn't benefit you personally doesn't mean it isn't a good thing, says this writer.
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