Opinion

If you’re anything like me, “family-friendly” wasn’t a concept that really meant much to you until you had a child. Then, suddenly, you realized what all those other people were talking about – and how important it is.

If you’re anything like me, “family-friendly” wasn’t a concept that really meant much to you until you had a child. Then, suddenly, you realized what all those other people were talking about – and how important it is.

New Westminster's report on the city's perspective and proposed solution to what to do with the aging Pattullo Bridge is titled A Reasonable Approach - A Perspective on the Pattullo Bridge.

Ageism shows up in many aspects of seniors' lives, including condescension, arbitrary rules of retirement and a general attitude of treating seniors as less than equal. Unfortunately, ageism also manifests itself in B.C. driving rules for seniors.

Dear Editor: We do not have a democracy in this country: we have a plutocracy (government by the wealthy). The rich and their corporations with the Canadian Council of Chief Executives, have the best government money can buy.

Dear Editor: The New Westminster School District is currently consulting the community regarding the creation of catchments for their French immersion and Montessori programs of choice.

École Fraser River Middle School seems to be the forerunner for the new middle school name. The board met Tuesday, and trustees endorsed the name, which will go to the board for a final vote on Tuesday, March. 11.

There will, of course, be critics of the sale. After all the i's are dotted and t's crossed on Merchant Square's sale, there will still be questions.

The B.C. version of "The NeverEnding Story" has resumed playing, and it's not clear that it will ever actually stop. I'm referring, of course, to the pseudo-comic soap opera that stars the B.C. Teachers' Federation and the B.C. Liberal government.

Dear Editor: As a 10-year resident of our Quayside community, I have enjoyed getting my local events, news and happenings from The Record and find it usually well-balanced and informative.