Opinion

You’ve heard of urban legends, right? Like the lady who had a spider bite that turned into a nest of eggs that hatched under her skin, or the tale of the kid that died from drinking cola after swallowing Pop Rocks.

Take all the time you want. That’s the best advice for the negotiating teams of the BC Public School Employers Association and the BC Teachers' Federation that are trying to hammer out a collective agreement.

I like to walk. OK, anyone who has seen my dad bod would likely laugh. Actually, I look more like I ate two dad bods for lunch, but I digress. The point is that I do like to walk, but hate so much about walking in an urban environment.

Two years ago, I got cold-called by Mr. Sales Dude. Mr. Sales Dude worked at the dealership where I had purchased my current vehicle – he wanted to know if he could put me into a new car.

So, you live in New Westminster and think you know your community well. But do you really? Or are you too busy going to and from work to really notice all of the amazing things around you. Well, that’s where the New Westminster Record comes in.

Editor: I would like to thank all the doctors and nurses and staff of Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster for the outstanding services they provided me while on what we thought to be the trip of a lifetime on the Rocky Mountain Express throug

Editor: Recently, I moved from Vancouver to the West End of New Westminster and every day I am so thankful I did. What an incredibly friendly, welcoming community.

The arguments for keeping this longstanding arrangement — that there has been little complaint until now and the event is good for local trade — have been specious as best.

Editor: Safe cycling and walking infrastructure encourages people to experience communities in a way that can’t be done while in a motor vehicle.

The BC NDP government won a major court case last week, even though it was technically the latest ruling on a matter pitting Ottawa against several other provinces.