Opinion

When fed tragic or horrific news from around the world, I can often empathize, to a certain extent, and utter the requisite “oh, man” or a “that’s awful.

Here is a simple adage when it comes to politics – if you’re going to make history and ruffle feathers, make sure you also get it right.

Editor: Kris Sims of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation gave an impassioned plea (today in New Westminster) for the various levels of government to lower taxes on gas. What Sims failed to do was suggest how this shortfall in taxes be made up.

Editor: Re: New Westminster to close its recycling depot in 2020 , Record , May 14 I’m writing to you for the first time because I find myself wanting to make everyone aware of the seemingly hidden facts about the new pool and the displacement of the

In the buildup to the public inquiry announced Wednesday, the B.C. government got a 300-page report last week full of compelling observations about money laundering in B.C.

Editor: I visited Fraser Cemetery and the grave of my great-great grandfather, buried there in 1915. This grave also contains the cremated remains of my late husband, who was interred there nearly 10 years ago.

I’m a little conflicted about what to do with all the wizard duels in my house. On the one hand, my kids are entering a fabulous phase in life where they are now voraciously consuming books and stories that are actually entertaining for adults too.

One national group is trying to save people from themselves. With Victoria Day coming this weekend, the Canadian Safe Boating Council is reminding people to stay sober while boating. Yeah, good luck with that.

Re: “Lower Mainland's presale home absorption rate sees dismal April: report,” online, May 6.

Whenever I make meatballs or burger patties from scratch, an essential ingredient is ground chuck. Ground chuck is not the typical ground beef you can easily find at any major grocery store – it can only be found at butcher shops.