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Signs of the times

Signs of the times

We have written before about signs on businesses, their place in a community, their role in defining an area, the many memories they can elicit and the landmark status of some.
Artists upset over Timber Wharf

Artists upset over Timber Wharf

Dear Editor: Greg Magirescu and Sloan Elphinstone approached New West Artists last year asking that we make a presentation for painting Timber Wharf.
Another whale of a cynical move from the feds

Another whale of a cynical move from the feds

Yes, it's merely coincidental.
Welfare rates must be raised now

Welfare rates must be raised now

Dear Editor: Re: Time to help vulnerable families, Opinion, by Keith Baldrey, The Record, April 16.
Troubling lack of scrutiny for recycling program

Troubling lack of scrutiny for recycling program

So why did the B.C. Liberal government set up its recycling stewardship program and Multi Material B.C.
Can you feed yourself for $1.75 per day?

Can you feed yourself for $1.75 per day?

Dig into your wallet, find seven quarters and lay them out in front of you. You probably have enough to buy a small snack - maybe a fruity energy drink, a muffin or a chocolate bar. But not all three at once.
Focus shifting away from urban voters

Focus shifting away from urban voters

With the legislature not in session this past week, Premier Christy Clark paid a visit to the political epicenter of her government. No, not her hometown of Vancouver. But Kelowna, B.C.'s "City of Premiers.
Family Ties: River Market, Queensborough offer weekend fun

Family Ties: River Market, Queensborough offer weekend fun

If you're looking for family fun in the city this weekend, then I suggest you look no further than River Market. My search for items for this column led me in that direction - and I kept finding more treasures for local parents.
Vintage car parade a loss to city

Vintage car parade a loss to city

Dear Editor: This has been the strangest Easter yet for yours truly. In Surrey we hear there were about 200,000 people on the streets to celebrate the annual Vaisakhi Parade.
Pattullo problem needs a new solution

Pattullo problem needs a new solution

Dear Editor: Re: Mayor says let Coquitlam have six lanes, The Record, April 18. I totally support Mayor Wayne Wright's comments in this past Friday's Record about the Pattullo Bridge replacement project.