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B.C. liquor laws a minefield for Liberals

B.C. liquor laws a minefield for Liberals

Other than its all-in approach to creating a liquefied natural gas industry and talking about growing the economy, the B.C. Liberal government is not particularly active when it comes to other initiatives.
Close encounters with Queen Elizabeth part of royal documentary tonight in Royal City

Close encounters with Queen Elizabeth part of royal documentary tonight in Royal City

A fan of the Royal Family is reflecting on the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Linda Cooper is inviting residents to attend a screening of her documentary, My Royal City 2012.
In our words: Hyack Festival Association

In our words: Hyack Festival Association

The following is the full press release issued by The Hyack Festival Association on October 23.
City must take Hyack in hand

City must take Hyack in hand

"It makes people look foolish." Now that's an understatement. As the Hyack brouhaha took another couple of twists and turns this week, the mayor shook his head and uttered the above comment.
New Westminster rebuilding must respect heritage

New Westminster rebuilding must respect heritage

Dear Editor: A recent trip to Belgium to see the grave of my great-uncle who died in World War I took us through Ypres. The quaint town looked nothing like I expected after hearing stories of the destruction that had befallen it in the war.
America: Land of the free and home of the crazy?

America: Land of the free and home of the crazy?

I think the Americans will soon be coming around to their neighbours, asking if they can borrow a cup of common sense.
Crisis looms with lack of skilled trades workers

Crisis looms with lack of skilled trades workers

A young female friend of our family approached me the other day and said she has decided to drop out of university and pursue something else. "I'm thinking of becoming a welder. What do you think?" she asked me.
Everything has a dollar value - including you

Everything has a dollar value - including you

In the movie Killing Them Softly, the lead character, played by Brad Pitt, offers the insight that "America is not a country, it's business.
New Westminster needs train derailment plan

New Westminster needs train derailment plan

Dear Editor: Living in the West End of New Westminster and reading all the stories about train derailments taking place across Canada and around the world gets one thinking that obnoxious noises in the night are the least of our worries.
Closer to a crossing?

Closer to a crossing?

While gondolas, water taxies and ferries have been floated as a way of moving people from Queensborough to the Quay, planning for a land-based connection continues.