Opinion

Dear Editor In January, a friend told me about a choir for adults listed in the New Westminster Active Living Guide. She knew that I enjoyed singing and thought I might be interested in signing up.

Dear Editor I was shocked by the incredibly low voter turnout for the last byelection. If less than 25 per cent is considered “extremely low,” what about 4.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau flew into town late last week and began to solve one pressing issue facing Metro Vancouver and then found himself smack in the middle of another one where a solution may prove to be more elusive.

Byelections usually have low voter turnouts. It’s understandable. There’s usually less awareness, less “buzz,” and, of course, one seat isn’t going to change a government or, usually, change the balance of power in government.

I cringe at what I am about to type. But it’s true. I expected a killer – home grown in the U.S. or foreign supported – to do what was done in Orlando this past weekend. In fact, a hate crime of such proportions was probably overdue.

Dear Editor The byelection win last week by an independent candidate over a candidate endorsed and supported by the full might of pro-government coalition is truly remarkable.

Dear Editor Regarding the layoff notices given to day shift custodians in the New West schools, I wonder who will be cleaning up after a child vomits on the desk or floor at 10 a.m., or will the teacher and students have to bear the smell until 3 p.

Dear Editor I am addressing this letter to all parents in New West who have children and grandchildren in the New West school system.

A recent accident just south of the U.S. border didn't receive a lot of media attention in Canada, but it should nevertheless serve as a reminder that the debate about energy in this country is not just about building pipelines.

The ’80s were good to some newspapers – not so good to others. It was a time when newspaper chains were taking over independents and family-run papers couldn’t rely on traditional connections to keep their businesses going.