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Lots of rhetoric to go around

Lots of rhetoric to go around

Dear Editor: Re: Not much difference between parties, Column, The Record, April 17.
Many issues in Royal City

Many issues in Royal City

Dear Editor: Where to begin is difficult with so many negatives! When I saw these huge signs going up at the bridges, the first thing I thought was: what are they thinking? We are being told not to use our cell phone while driving but looking at a hu
Bridges costing us too much

Bridges costing us too much

Dear Editor: There is already a small toll on every bridge and road. It's called taxes. With the new public-private partnership bridges, we pay both tax and tolls. At 2.
City could have Seafest

City could have Seafest

Dear Editor: Having followed the story of the Chief Skugaid for the last few months, I was neutral to its plight at first.
Love the new digital board

Love the new digital board

Dear Editor: I'm a resident of Queensborough. I drive on the Queensborough Bridge every single day. I don't feel like the new digital billboard is a distraction at all. I love the fact that the city is looking for new ideas to "upgrade" our town.
Lots of distractions at work and home

Lots of distractions at work and home

My overall mental health got a boost last week while I was on vacation. I moved, which meant that for six days, I had neither cable television nor Internet, or email access of any kind.
Coal petition matters

Coal petition matters

Dear Editor: Re: No point to coal petition, Letters to the editor, The Record, April 17. A reading of Reg Nordman's letter brought to mind that oft used expression "mind over matter" - but not in the traditional sense.
Far more heroes than villains in this world

Far more heroes than villains in this world

It always seems so utterly incomprehensible. How a human being can deliberately seek to injure innocent children, mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers. Whether the destruction is wrought with homemade bombs or manufactured assault rifles.
No point to coal petition

No point to coal petition

Dear Editor: Re: New Westminster resident launches No Coal petition, The Record, April 12. We have the right to protest. But it seems peculiar that, with an election looming, here comes a perfect political protest.
Skugaid skipper asks for support

Skugaid skipper asks for support

Dear Editor: Re: City says Chief Skugaid has to ship out, The Record, April 12. As indicated in your recent report, I was reserving comment on the series of events that transpired immediately prior to my initial response to same.