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It takes a village: New West parents, we're all in this together

It takes a village: New West parents, we're all in this together

I want to live in a village. Not a literal one; I’m very fond of my home in New West and have no intention of moving anywhere else.
Great show – except for the crying baby

Great show – except for the crying baby

Dear Editor The Royal City Musical Theatre presents the most amazing shows at Massey Theatre. On Sunday, I had the pleasure of attending the matinee of My Fair Lady .
Urban Academy deserves a chance

Urban Academy deserves a chance

Dear Editor I am writing to express my support for Urban Academy and the value it has brought and will bring to the community. To be frank, I am not a parent and I do not have any children.
The trouble with French

The trouble with French

In New Westminster, it seems, it’s the debate that never ends: How do you offer a fair and equitable registration system for French immersion? As our front-page story reveals, the existing system – in which parents can add their child to a waitlist t
Urban Academy plan improves the area

Urban Academy plan improves the area

Our nearby neighbour Urban Academy has submitted an application to expand its school site in Queen’s Park. The proposal would see the old Robson Manor restored and a new modern facility built surrounding the manor and on the site directly behind it.
Opposition is finally hitting its stride

Opposition is finally hitting its stride

As the legislative session heads into the homestretch (after this week there are 16 sitting days remaining) it's worth noting the NDP Opposition appears to have finally hit its stride.
There's really no such thing as a 'cleanup'

There's really no such thing as a 'cleanup'

Accidents happen, the saying goes. And as last Wednesday's oil spill in English Bay amply demonstrated, accidents also happen in shipping. The oil spill that washed up on Vancouver beaches Thursday can't be described as massive or catastrophic.
May Day is 'seriously flawed'

May Day is 'seriously flawed'

Dear Editor, I have to write in support of the council's decision to modernize and alter their part of the May Day celebrations in New Westminster.
Youth vote won't seal Harper's fate

Youth vote won't seal Harper's fate

There appears to be some increasing chatter out there that somehow, the so-called "youth vote" will decide the outcome of the looming federal election and turf Stephen Harper from the Prime Minister's Office. Sorry, I'm not buying that.
New West city hall listened – and acted

New West city hall listened – and acted

Dear Editor: We as taxpayers like to complain that no one is listening. I would like to report that in my instance that they (city hall) not only listened, but acted.