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OUR VIEW: Municipal diplomacy still plays a key role in B.C. politics

OUR VIEW: Municipal diplomacy still plays a key role in B.C. politics

After acquiring a nuclear arsenal to defend against the United States, North Korea was probably not going to surrender that arsenal at the behest of the United States. Still, some optimistic, peace-loving fools hoped U.S.
OPINION: Private pay no health solution

OPINION: Private pay no health solution

Some time ago, an American expat working as a taxi driver made one of the most profound statements I’ve ever heard about Canadian health care.
LETTERS: Parklet is a 'smokers' refuge' says New Westminster resident

LETTERS: Parklet is a 'smokers' refuge' says New Westminster resident

Editor: I live at 615 Belmont (in Belmont Tower). There is a small smoke shop immediately outside the entrance to our lobby.
LETTERS: C'mon New Westminster, make those speed bumps permanent

LETTERS: C'mon New Westminster, make those speed bumps permanent

Editor: Speed bumps making life better for our street, the Record , May 17 We too are pleased by the recent installation of temporary speed bumps along Quayside Drive .
LETTERS: New Westminster city hall doesn't listen to residents

LETTERS: New Westminster city hall doesn't listen to residents

Editor: Re: New West arts strategy 'not fully baked', the Record , May 17 The real problem, in my opinion, is that the strategies coming out of New West City Hall are far too baked.
LETTERS: Are portables the new norm at New Westminster schools?

LETTERS: Are portables the new norm at New Westminster schools?

Editor: Re: QE parents fed up with portables, the Record , May 17 The recent article referred to valid concerns parents have with the existing portables, as well as the additional two portables and two modular buildings being added to Queen Elizabeth
BLOGS: Forget Meghan and Harry, these moms were the real heroes of the royal wedding

BLOGS: Forget Meghan and Harry, these moms were the real heroes of the royal wedding

Welcome to Mommy’s Grounded, where every week, I will be sharing confessions, opinions, and anecdotes from my journey through parenthood as a mom of three. Expect an against-the-grain, honest, and humorous take on the hottest topics in parenting.
LETTERS: Stop the renovictions in New Westminster

LETTERS: Stop the renovictions in New Westminster

Editor: Re: Rally protests renovictions, the Record , May 17 My mother has lived in that building for almost 30 years and at one time actually managed the building. Now at 83 she is being forced to move.
LETTERS: New Westminster arts strategy too ‘vague’

LETTERS: New Westminster arts strategy too ‘vague’

Editor: Re: New West arts strategy ‘not fully baked,’ the Record, May 17 I agree with the main points of this article . My main concern is the focus of the document on business and arts service organizations.
OUR PAST: Floods are a significant part of British Columbia's past

OUR PAST: Floods are a significant part of British Columbia's past

Over the past few weeks, the news has been filled with stories of rising water in rivers, creeks, and lakes and of flooding in areas around the province.