Opinion

Dear Editor: A recent news report from northern China noted the arrival of winter means the return of the smog season, created by the combined effect of weather and the start up of residential and city heating systems fuelled by coal.

Dear Editor: I attended the public hearing in the New Westminster council chamber on Oct. 28. I was there in support of our neighbours who had requested approval for a change to their renovation plans as a stop-work order had been issued by the city.

Today, I’m raising a glass to the greatest salesmen of all time – the ones who sold the Eiffel Tower, the Brooklyn Bridge and various other landmarks. A good salesman can sell you something you need or want.

Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security by that extra hour of sleep (or partying!) you’re going to get when the clocks “fall back” into Pacific standard time this weekend.

New Westminster Fire Chief Tim Armstrong has seen a lot of changes to firefighting during his lengthy career. During a recent interview regarding the Oct.

If you're finding it difficult to keep pace with what is now the roiling boil of our Senate scandal, you're in good company.

Choral fans, this one's for you. If you're a regular reader, you'll know by now that I always get a little over-excited when choir season starts again - and this year is no exception.

Dear Editor: I'd like to voice my objection to the fact that Thrifty's will have to move away from our area, Sapperton.

Dear Editor: Re: What will replace Thrifty's?, The Record, Oct. 25. I agree with Jen Arbo: "Thrifty's was a perfect fit." I can't imagine why the Competition Bureau would feel we need three Safeways.

Dear Editor: My family in New Westminster was very disappointed to learn that the Thrifty's store in Sapperton will be sold as a result of Sobeys' acquisition of Safeway.