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New Westminster's political football game

New Westminster's political football game

Dear Editor: Another ubiquitous picture of Mayor Wayne Wright graced the front page of your Sept. 18 publication, kicking the ceremonial football at the Hyack homecoming football game.
[UPDATE] Former New Westminster Hyack executive director's final report notes failings

[UPDATE] Former New Westminster Hyack executive director's final report notes failings

Editor's note: After seeing a leaked version of his original report to the Hyack board, dated Sept. 3, former Hyack executive director Douglas Smith sent The Record an updated version of his report, dated Sept. 16.
Will the real NDP please stand up?

Will the real NDP please stand up?

Now that Adrian Dix has finally decided he's not going to lead the NDP into the next election, the party can get on with healing its internal divisions and trying to figure out just what kind of entity it really is.
What kind of earth are we leaving for our children?

What kind of earth are we leaving for our children?

Re: Coal study plan draws criticisms, The Record, Sept. 18. You may be thinking that concerns over the Surrey Fraser coal port are just about shipping filthy coal around B.C.
More on the Hyack power struggle

More on the Hyack power struggle

Dear Editor: Re: What's with Hyack rebranding?, Letters to the editor, Sept. 20. It has been interesting to read the ongoing barrage of letters to the editor by the James Crosty/Paul Thompson/T.C.
Sick days criticism misguided

Sick days criticism misguided

Dear Editor: Re: Sick days costly for B.C. taxpayers, In My Opinion, The Record, Sept. 20. I take issue with the numbers Mr. Bateman is using when he lambastes public sector employees for their use of sick time.
Preventing the unthinkable in our own backyard

Preventing the unthinkable in our own backyard

It was unthinkable. The July 6 tragedy in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, where a runaway train rolled down a steep slope into town, derailed and exploded, leaving 47 dead and flattening the core of a community, seemed like something out of a horror movie.
Businessman defends web domain purchase related to New Westminster Hyack saga

Businessman defends web domain purchase related to New Westminster Hyack saga

Dear Editor: Re: What’s with Hyack rebranding? Letters to the editor, Sept. 20. It has been interesting to read the ongoing barrage of letters to the editor by the James Crosty/Paul Thompson/T.C.
When scientists speak out, we must listen

When scientists speak out, we must listen

It is a sad state of affairs when scientists across Canada take to the streets to bemoan their interaction with the government of their country.
Government employees take too many sick days

Government employees take too many sick days

When was the last time you called in sick? Was it just a case of the sniffles? Were you flat on your back? Or did you go golfing and not want to use a vacation day? Did you feel guilty about leaving your co-workers to cover for you? Did you take as f