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LETTERS: New Pattullo Bridge needs an HOV lane

LETTERS: New Pattullo Bridge needs an HOV lane

Dear Editor: Did I miss something? Nowhere have I noticed any mention of an HOV lane for the new Pattullo Bridge construction. This seems a glaring oversight and encourages single-occupancy vehicles congestion for the lifespan of the new bridge.
LETTERS: Driver courtesy is disappearing in New Westminster

LETTERS: Driver courtesy is disappearing in New Westminster

Dear Editor: As a longtime Fraserview area resident, I am finding it is becoming a less courteous area by motorists, particularly the corner of Richmond Street and Jamieson Court.
OUR VIEW: It’s a long (winding) uphill battle for women

OUR VIEW: It’s a long (winding) uphill battle for women

Today is International Women’s Day, and we will resist the temptation to say, “You’ve come a long way, baby.” Although it is true and yet ironic in so many ways.
OPINION: B.C. Liberals slowly finding their way in opposition

OPINION: B.C. Liberals slowly finding their way in opposition

As they settle into the unfamiliar – for them, anyway – role of Official Opposition, the B.C. Liberals are slowly starting to figure what issues may or may not work for them.
LETTERS: Uptown New West residents aren't anti-development

LETTERS: Uptown New West residents aren't anti-development

Dear Editor: During the recent advisory planning commission meeting at city hall, more than 150 residents voiced our opposition to the proposed development at 616-640 Sixth St., in person and through correspondence.
LETTERS: Fireplaces are pretty low on the list of evils in New Westminster

LETTERS: Fireplaces are pretty low on the list of evils in New Westminster

Dear Editor: To those of you who are saying that fireplaces are among the great evils of society, it’s time to get a life.
LETTERS: Oh, the woes of New Westminster's wealthiest homeowners

LETTERS: Oh, the woes of New Westminster's wealthiest homeowners

Re: The threat to homes is greater than ever, the Record, Inbox, Feb. 15.
OPINION: B.C. NDP still searching for that housing 'sweet spot'

OPINION: B.C. NDP still searching for that housing 'sweet spot'

The NDP’s first budget in 18 years included a 30-point action plan to make housing more affordable, but the budget document itself seems to indicate even the government does not expect much movement on housing prices any time soon.
OUR VIEW: B.C.'s 'Robin Hood' budget seems to have hit the right notes

OUR VIEW: B.C.'s 'Robin Hood' budget seems to have hit the right notes

After half a generation of seemingly being suspended on the right, the pendulum of B.C.’s budgeting swung left this week.
LETTERS: Diatribe against religion was uncalled for

LETTERS: Diatribe against religion was uncalled for

Dear Editor: Re: ‘Superstitious nonsense’ has no place in society, Inbox, the Record , Feb. 8. Mr.