Opinion

Recognizing the nature of reality and ourselves, we must accept the inescapable fact of change.

Are you looking for new ways to help your child increase literacy skills and interest in reading? The New Westminster Public Library offers fun ways to enhance reading skills with interactive online resources that are available for free at www.nwpl.

Holy Trinity, the Anglican church at the top of Church Street, a short distance above Columbia Street in downtown New Westminster, has a history that stretches back to 1860 and its prominent place in the Royal Engineers’ plan for the new city and cap

For the most part, campus administration controversies are usually of interest only to those who attend or work at that particular school. The academic world is very inward-looking, and the general public gives it a pass most of the time.

We hope you aren’t reading this editorial by candlelight. And, for the most part, we think you aren’t. By Wednesday, B.C. Hydro and the New Westminster Electrical Utility hope to have everyone back on the grid.

We were reminded recently of a series of short TV pieces entitled Secrets of the City that we created about 10 years ago for Shaw TV. They were popular items that pointed out many overlooked or unknown features of the town.

Dear Editor Re: City celebrating longest-reigning monarch. I would like New Westminster city council to set aside $2,650 to celebrate my 70th birthday in 2017, because I am a Royal Pain in the Arse. #HRPA. Andrew Phillips, via email

Dear Editor, When there’s a drought, people understand the long-term implications but still need to be prodded into cutting back on their water consumption. Most people do it willingly and a few cheat.

Dear Editor, The residents of Uptown New Westminster, AKA Walkertown, are, in general, quiet and respectful of each other. Some noises are essential to community well being.

Even for a political observer, it’s difficult to get too excited about an election campaign during the dog days of summer. With the exception of political operatives, I suspect it’s the same thing for most people.