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It's time to rethink incineration plans

It's time to rethink incineration plans

Time to rethink incineration plan Dear Editor: Now is the time to stop Metro's plan to burn 700,000 tonnes of our garbage every year for 50 years.
Is democracy dying in Canada?

Is democracy dying in Canada?

Has our political system broken down to the point where it threatens democracy itself? That grim scenario is raised in a new book that suggests the political system, at the federal level at least, has deteriorated into a cynical, out-of-touch process
New West talks density bonusing at open houses

New West talks density bonusing at open houses

If the concept of density bonusing interests you, you’ll want to drop by one of the city’s upcoming open houses.
Check out New Westminster school district's budget plans

Check out New Westminster school district's budget plans

This is what the district handed out at its Wednesday, April 16 budget meeting, where staff shared with the public how the district is considering dealing with a $2.69-million budget shortfall for next year. Click here to see the document
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.