Opinion

Dear Editor It has came to my attention lately that some landlords/owners in New Westminster are using the pretext of reno-victions to evict tenants in order to renovate or supposedly renovate (small bandaid jobs, lick of paint, etc.

After the craziness that characterized so much of the political world in 2016, I suppose I should be wary of making many predictions about what to expect in the coming year. But where’s the fun in playing it safe? So here we go.

Dear Editor Seniors Services Society would like to thank the residents, workers (and occasional visitors) of New Westminster for once again supporting Santa for Seniors with so much goodwill, good cheer and enthusiasm.

Dear Editor A couple months ago, I wouldn’t have thought much about the 2.98 per cent tax increase but since then, council has increased water and garbage (don’t know percentage) to a total that is outrageous. And now they want 2.

Dear Editor A big thank you to all my neighbours who shovelled their sidewalks. And to those of you who didn’t? Well, I’m sure you have your reasons. Hire someone if you cannot physically do it yourself.

The most popular political leader in the entire country dropped into this province for a quick whirlwind tour last week, and I can’t help but think the visit left our provincial political leaders feeling more than a tad green with envy.

What do you hope for in 2017? Peace, prosperity – a house you can afford with enough bedrooms so kids don’t have to sleep in the kitchen? What we hope for in the new year, of course, all depends on our wishes and dreams for the future.

Dear Editor: I have been eyeing a few bus shelters that are sitting abandoned on various New Westminster street corners (some are brand new). Rather than view this 2.

Dear Editor: Re: Demo on Hold for 1937 city house, the Record , Dec.

Dear Editor: In the Record , there has been a lot of discussion lately of New Westminster’s “missing middle,” and in that context there are a number of things I hope we’ll keep in mind: 1) Having three children is not a “regular family” scenario.