Opinion

Editor: I wanted to say thank you to the reporters of the New Westminster Record for all the election coverage that’s been in the paper.

So, you thought you were finished with voting? You thought you were done with petty politics, exaggerated claims and hysterical fear mongering? You thought you were done having to research in order to make an informed decision? You were mistaken.

Editor: The referendum on proportional representation (PR) that we are now voting on is all about better representation and about power.

Editor: Growing up in the ‘80s and ‘90s, I witnessed many of my peers using (marijuana).

Editor: I couldn’t be more disappointed in the outcome of the New West election. I had hoped to wake up on Sunday and find a clean slate had occurred.

When I was growing up, conversations around cannabis didn’t exist - especially when kids were present. Beyond the “marijuana is a drug, never try it!” words of warning, the topic was totally taboo.

The outcome of the municipal elections in Metro Vancouver will undoubtedly have a serious impact on the provincial political scene in a number of instances.

British Columbians begin to cast the ballots that could change how we elect our provincial leaders. We’ll either keep our current first-past-the-post (FPTP) system or adopt one of three new models of proportional representation (PR). The B.C.

Warning: If you’re riding high from the euphoria of election night because “your” team had such an amazing showing, this blog post might provoke you.

Editor: Re: Where is New West’s most sought-after neighbourhood? Record online, Oct. 5. Just read this short, yet insightful story that states that Queen’s Park is the most searched and sought-after neighbourhood in New Westminster.