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New West election was a model of civility

New West election was a model of civility

Dear Editor: Our recent election that elected two new councillors and mayor to New Westminster was so well done and such a contrast to the demonstration of the past, I cannot resist to tell the world how proud I am of the dignity, the respect and how
Canada's treatment of veterans is shameful

Canada's treatment of veterans is shameful

Auditor General Michael Ferguson released a report recently that found one in five military veterans suffering from the mental wounds of war are not getting timely access to the care and benefits they need.
The meaning of Christmas: Life lessons from a two-year-old

The meaning of Christmas: Life lessons from a two-year-old

I'm learning about Christmas this year from an expert.
B.C. stands alone, without a plan

B.C. stands alone, without a plan

On Oct. 22, the Government of Saskatchewan announced in its Throne Speech that it would commit to the development of a poverty reduction strategy, making British Columbia the very last province in Canada without a plan to tackle poverty.
Police doing a good job

Police doing a good job

Dear Editor: Media stories reporting the new B.C.
Small business key to economy

Small business key to economy

Dear Editor: Although Small Business Month has now passed, I feel it is important to write and urge British Columbians to remember that B.C.’s small businesses are the backbone of the B.C.
Remember them – and help end the violence

Remember them – and help end the violence

Tomorrow is a day to remember.
What about us

What about us

Dear Editor: Mayor W. Wright and councillor B.
Developer ignoring public’s voice

Developer ignoring public’s voice

Dear Editor: On Nov. 19, 2014, I attended a meeting of the McBride-Sapperton Residents Association to hear a presentation by representatives of Wesgroup about the four highrises to be built on the “Brewery District” site.
Oil industry isn’t going anywhere

Oil industry isn’t going anywhere

Despite the promises you hear chanted on Burnaby Mountain these days, there is no conceivable way the oil industry will be out of our lives in our lifetime. Oil is everywhere. It affects everything.