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Pattullo too hazardous

Pattullo too hazardous

Dear Editor: An open letter to TransLink: Yesterday, I took my life in my hands to go across the Pattullo Bridge by bike from my home to Highway 17 (South Perimeter Road).
What’s behind Hyack letters?

What’s behind Hyack letters?

Dear Editor: In answer to the Friday, March 14 letter to the editor from a Paul R. Thompson (Everyone wants a piece of Hyack).
Why I'm a vaxxer – and why you should be, too

Why I'm a vaxxer – and why you should be, too

I'm not a "shoulding" kind of parent.
Local eye docs earn honours

Local eye docs earn honours

Kudos to two local eye doctors who recently saw some big honours come their way. Dr. Brenda Horner, who practises optometry in New Westminster, has been elected vice-president of the B.C. Association of Optometrists, and her associate, Dr.
Hear many stories of Heritage Afloat

Hear many stories of Heritage Afloat

This year’s Heritage Week theme was Heritage Afloat. New Westminster has, from its earliest days in the mid-1800s, witnessed countless vessels of many styles, modes of propulsion, varieties of cargo, functionality and storylines.
Fair Elections Act deserves a true public debate

Fair Elections Act deserves a true public debate

Everything old will become new again - that old saying is self-fulfilling. It's especially true in the world of politics.
Recycling rules a blow to B.C. newspapers

Recycling rules a blow to B.C. newspapers

British Columbians have every right to be proud of our world-leading recycling program, built right here in this province.
Put the brakes on growth

Put the brakes on growth

An open letter to mayor and council: Before we approve any more highrises we need to consider the consequences of earthquakes. The report by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (Vancouver Sun, Oct.
Everyone wants a piece of Hyack

Everyone wants a piece of Hyack

Dear Editor: I'm curious.
Keeping Hume Park green

Keeping Hume Park green

The Lower Mainland Green Team and Evergreen teamed up on a tree planting initiative on the weekend. Volunteers gathered in Hume Park to plant native plants and trees, to remove invasive plants and to test water quality at lower Hume Park.