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Hong Kong hot potato landing squarely in British Columbia’s lap

Hong Kong hot potato landing squarely in British Columbia’s lap

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau can’t afford to take his eye off the festering dispute with China
Letter: New West is a city of haves and have-nots

Letter: New West is a city of haves and have-nots

Editor: Re: Opinions: The case for wards in New West politics , Record online, Aug.
Opinions: The case for wards in New West politics

Opinions: The case for wards in New West politics

If you know me, you’ll know I love to rant about electoral reform; I’ll happily bend your ear on how first-past-the-post is a broken system and how we need to change to some form of proportional representation.
New West’s insane sandwich shop just dropped a breakfast bombshell

New West’s insane sandwich shop just dropped a breakfast bombshell

Big Star Sandwich Co. is known for making lunch a next-level experience with their fresh ingredients, amped-up heat and magical combinations. Now the New West company has dropped an entire breakfast sandwich menu.
B.C. ride-hailing’s relaunch is dead end for passengers and drivers alike

B.C. ride-hailing’s relaunch is dead end for passengers and drivers alike

Recently announced rules no benefit to passengers or drivers
Opinion: B.C. teachers shouldn't have to fork over for your kids' supplies

Opinion: B.C. teachers shouldn't have to fork over for your kids' supplies

“There’s a lady out there who wants to teach my daughter about history and she wants a yellow binder to do it? Ima get that b*%ch a yellow binder.” - (Video excerpt from a post on the Bored Teachers Facebook Page) .
Opinion: The one thing the BC Liberals and BC NDP share a love for

Opinion: The one thing the BC Liberals and BC NDP share a love for

Thank goodness for megaprojects. That is a major takeaway from Central 1 Credit Union’s three-year forecast for the B.C. economy, which comes amidst fears of a global recession.
Opinion: I’m terrified a $60-million prize won’t be claimed. This is why

Opinion: I’m terrified a $60-million prize won’t be claimed. This is why

*UPDATE: Since this column was first published, a winner has now stepped forward. See the attached story about what the winner plans on doing with the money. Meanwhile, I will sleep easily tonight.
Letter: Why do they have to blow train whistles at 4 a.m. in New West?

Letter: Why do they have to blow train whistles at 4 a.m. in New West?

Editor: We love living in New Westminster, Victoria Hill. We enjoy watching the working river and all that we have the privilege of viewing from our condo. We don’t even mind the constant trains, SkyTrains, automobiles and aircraft that pass by.
OLDER AND WISER: Smart ways to boost brain health

OLDER AND WISER: Smart ways to boost brain health

Summer is a time for relaxing over a good book, going for a nature walk, participating in an event, seeing friends or getting out in the garden.