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Poor driving adds to bridge congestion

Poor driving adds to bridge congestion

Dear Editor: The sign on the Surrey side of the crossing reads 'Trucks and slow traffic use right lane only.
It's sneaky – and it's on taxpayers' tab

It's sneaky – and it's on taxpayers' tab

When the teachers' strike divided the province last summer, everyone in B.C. supported the government - financially, if not philosophically.
Why New West needs to vote 'Yes'

Why New West needs to vote 'Yes'

A week doesn't go by without a constituent coming to my community office, sending me an email, or phoning in a complaint about the constant traffic congestion that brings our city to a standstill.
Stupidity and fearmongering hurt us all

Stupidity and fearmongering hurt us all

What do a recent measles outbreak and climate change have in common? They're both issues involving clear scientific evidence that many people feel free to ignore in favour of their personal belief system.
This pastor gives thumbs-up to LGBT policy

This pastor gives thumbs-up to LGBT policy

Dear Editor: The headline "New West Pastors Speak against LGBT Inclusion Policy" (the Record online, Jan. 28) implies that all New Westminster clergy are opposed to the LGBT inclusion policy.
'Inclusion' efforts lead to exclusion

'Inclusion' efforts lead to exclusion

Dear Editor: Re: new school board inclusion policy. What I find disturbing about this change in policy of inclusion is that all lists of inclusion are exclusive; we don't mean to, but invariably someone or some group is always excluded.
Who'll watch the watchers?

Who'll watch the watchers?

Hot on the heels of the latest round of Islamist attacks, this week the federal government introduced yet another anti-terrorism bill.
Royal Avenue residents are fighting for their homes

Royal Avenue residents are fighting for their homes

Re: Shut up about traffic - or move, Letters to the Editor, the Record, Jan. 21. When I moved to Royal Avenue 15-plus years ago, there was a fire station at the corner of Royal Avenue and Eighth Street, and St. Mary's Hospital on Royal Avenue.
It's not easy pegging Greens

It's not easy pegging Greens

A recent dustup on social media between an NDP MLA and B.C.'s lone Green Party MLA provides a few more clues about the apparent shifting political landscape in this province.
Judge just raised the bar for B.C. municipalities

Judge just raised the bar for B.C. municipalities

Chances are pretty good that local city councillors and city staff are taking a close look at a B.C. Supreme Court decision handed down this week.