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LETTERS: We’re paying the price for neglected roads

LETTERS: We’re paying the price for neglected roads

Dear Editor: I am glad you did a front-page story recently on the state of the roads in New Westminster. They truly are in a sad state. This past winter exacerbated their condition.
LETTERS: Don’t want tradition? Don’t live in this city

LETTERS: Don’t want tradition? Don’t live in this city

Dear Editor: Once again, I am shocked to see the headline “May suite dress change triggers backlash.” People with no respect for tradition are (it seems without public consultation) making unwanted changes to hundred-year-old traditions.
LETTERS: If you’re on the attack, check your facts first

LETTERS: If you’re on the attack, check your facts first

Dear Editor: I read the letter written by Paul R. Thompson in the March 30, 2017 edition of the Record . “Where do candidates’ real loyalties lie”? As a rather astute political observer, I couldn’t help but laugh at the over-simplicity of Mr.
OPINION: Election campaign is getting personal

OPINION: Election campaign is getting personal

The election writ won’t even be issued until next week, but already the two major parties appear to have revealed – via TV advertising – the main thrust of their key campaign message to voters. The B.C.
OUR VIEW: Don’t mess with tradition in this city

OUR VIEW: Don’t mess with tradition in this city

There should be bumper stickers for New West cars: “Don’t tread on our traditions.” It might come with a graphic of someone hanging onto an anvil.
LETTERS: Where do candidates’ real loyalties lie?

LETTERS: Where do candidates’ real loyalties lie?

Dear Editor: I recently corresponded with an acquaintance who is the political polar opposite of myself, and he commented that those running in the provincial election would do anything – including abandoning their party affiliations and convictions
OPINION: Will Clark jump on the transit bandwagon?

OPINION: Will Clark jump on the transit bandwagon?

My email inbox has been flooded with about 100 spending announcements from the B.C. government the past few days, as money is being shovelled out of the door as the fiscal year draws to a close later this week.
OUR VIEW: Privatizing airports is a very bad idea

OUR VIEW: Privatizing airports is a very bad idea

Who has ever made their way through a busy airport and thought, “Gee, what this place needs is a middleman looking to add a profit margin?” But that’s essentially what’s on the table.
LETTERS: How the health-care system saved his life

LETTERS: How the health-care system saved his life

Dear Editor: On Sunday, Jan. 29, I developed a severe pain in my chest. My wife phoned 911.
LETTERS: Arcade could be a real addition to fun in city

LETTERS: Arcade could be a real addition to fun in city

Dear Editor: It is disappointing, to say the least, that poor Brad Eyres will not be allowed to set up a retro-style arcade in our fair city. Much has changed in the almost 20 years since the city has restricted these entertaining destinations.