Opinion

We hope you aren’t reading this editorial by candlelight. And, for the most part, we think you aren’t. By Wednesday, B.C. Hydro and the New Westminster Electrical Utility hope to have everyone back on the grid.

We were reminded recently of a series of short TV pieces entitled Secrets of the City that we created about 10 years ago for Shaw TV. They were popular items that pointed out many overlooked or unknown features of the town.

Dear Editor Re: City celebrating longest-reigning monarch. I would like New Westminster city council to set aside $2,650 to celebrate my 70th birthday in 2017, because I am a Royal Pain in the Arse. #HRPA. Andrew Phillips, via email

Dear Editor, When there’s a drought, people understand the long-term implications but still need to be prodded into cutting back on their water consumption. Most people do it willingly and a few cheat.

Dear Editor, The residents of Uptown New Westminster, AKA Walkertown, are, in general, quiet and respectful of each other. Some noises are essential to community well being.

Even for a political observer, it’s difficult to get too excited about an election campaign during the dog days of summer. With the exception of political operatives, I suspect it’s the same thing for most people.

Perhaps it’s the fact that we are at a nexus of sorts in the Lower Mainland. Snuggled up against a wild river, forced to manoeuvre railway tracks, narrow hilly streets, and, of course, we share what is a very tiny footprint for a city.

I love reading about parenting. I love reading threads in Facebook groups (#NWMG all the way, baby!) and blog posts by moms and articles about the latest research on childhood eating or sleep or development issues.

Dear Editor, It would appear President Obama has declared war on coal-fired power stations in the U.S. The question now is whether Canada will follow suit. There can be no doubt the U.S.

Dear Editor As we know, the government of Canada has increased the Universal Child Care Benefit to families for each child under six from $100 to $160 each month (a 60 per cent increase) and has introduced a new $60 per month benefit to each child si