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Time to show real respect to our veterans

Time to show real respect to our veterans

'Tis the season for remembering veterans. As we approach Remembrance Day, the uniformed men - and more and more women - come into focus.
He's backing Cote all the way

He's backing Cote all the way

Dear Editor: Eight years ago I had an idea that just wouldn't go away. I wanted to start a farmers' market in New West. It felt daunting almost to the point of paralyzing me with uncertainty.
Sapperton development approval isn't done yet

Sapperton development approval isn't done yet

Dear Editor: I would like to correct some of the information contained in a Nov. 4, 2014 letter to the editor regarding the development approval process for a residential tower at 200 Nelson's Cres. On Sept.
Don't underestimate how the "machine" works

Don't underestimate how the "machine" works

Dear Editor: Re: 'Machine' is run by volunteers, Letters to the editor, The Record, Oct. 31. In her Oct. 31 letter, Jane Player writes that 'the machine's' "entire campaign is run by volunteers.
Wright is the only balanced choice

Wright is the only balanced choice

Dear Editor: Perhaps I am mistaken, but I find at all levels of government - federal, provincial, and now increasingly at the municipal level, Big Labour and Big Business interests are well represented at the policy table.
New West's lack of accountability is disturbing

New West's lack of accountability is disturbing

Dear Editor: People who live, work and play in New Westminster should be concerned, if not afraid. This time not about Ebola or radical extremism, but about our own city government.
Enough 'hysteria' about the labour "Machine"

Enough 'hysteria' about the labour "Machine"

Dear Editor: The level of anxiety of some citizens over the notion that the District Labour Council endorses and dedicates resources to local electoral candidates is reaching near hysteria.
Real solutions aren't always sexy

Real solutions aren't always sexy

The traffic woes facing our city are no secret, nor is the fact that people are worn out and fed up, but I can't help but be amused at the assertions of some city council and mayoral candidates that their "leadership skills" or "having what it takes"
New West council needs new faces

New West council needs new faces

Dear Editor: Approximately 25 years ago, the Hyack Festival Association presented the first annual Santa Claus Parade. It was a fun event hosted by sponsors and Hyack volunteers until 2013. I rode the float as Mrs. Claus for several years.
On the campaign trail: Knock, knock, knockin' on voters' doors in #elxnnw

On the campaign trail: Knock, knock, knockin' on voters' doors in #elxnnw

Oh, I would walk 500 miles, and I would walk 500 more ...