Opinion

As Mother Nature takes her toll on vast swaths of this province, one of the folks nervously watching those disasters unfold has to be B.C.’s finance minister.

Victoria Day celebrations have been a proud part of this community. In 1868, the decision was made to change the city that would be the capital, and it was re-established in Victoria and removed from New Westminster.

As efficient as they are, HandyDart and public transit don’t meet the needs of older seniors who still want to be able to get out into their community for appointments, socializing, shopping and more.

Editor: In a surprise move, we got speed bumps along Quayside Drive about six weeks ago. The place has become peaceful again. One feels safe crossing the streets. Motorbikes aren’t roaring down the street as frequently.

As Canadian politicians scramble to respond to Kinder Morgan’s deadline of May 31 to clear perceived political obstacles to its proposed pipeline, it’s time to examine the dominant narrative: “Canada’s national interest entails getting Albertan bitum

Editor: Re: Uptown development stirs up controversy, the Record , May 3. In regards to Coun. Mary Trentadue’s statement: “We need to stop building for cars and build for people.” I take umbrage with (that) statement.

This is in response to the unfortunately titled front page article, “Heritage home prices take hit,” the Record , April 26.

More than a year has passed since the election that eventually led to the B.C. NDP forming government, and there are signs the issue the party rode to victory may be coming back to haunt it.

If you ever get hired for a new job, pay it forward. What I mean is remember what is was like to be unemployed. Remember the thousands of cover letters you sent to employers.

Dear Editor: I have been a patron of Canada Games Pool since August 1979 (minimum three times per week), and I have attended some of the community engagements, as well as responded to the online questionnaire.