Opinion

Dear Editor: In New Westminster we have two exceptional candidates running for the office of mayor. Wayne Wright has been mayor for the last four terms. What he has accomplished during that time has greatly benefited New Westminster.

All right, New West, the numbers are in, and here's the result: Your mayor is Jonathan Cote. Your councillors are Chuck Puchmayr, Mary Trentadue, Tej Kainth, Marge Ashdown, Jaimie McEvoy and David Brett (or, arguably, Patrick Johnstone).

Everyone wants Halloween to be a fun experience, for themselves and especially for their children. It is, unfortunately, a time of year when the fun and excitement of the celebration can get mixed up with tragedy.

Other than the installation of a screening device (to be used only at certain times), I don't expect there to be many changes to security at the B.C. legislature, even in the wake of last week's terrible events on Parliament Hill.

Dear Editor: Re: 'Traffic chaos' around school raises concerns, The Record, Oct. 17. I applaud the parents of Qayqayt Elementary for recognizing and seeking help with their traffic concerns.

Dear Editor: As a matter of interest, I scanned your online candidate profiles to seek clarity on their affiliations as I understand that the current "slate" of incumbent city council candidates have all been endorsed by the New Westminster and Distr

With the monsoons striking New West over the past week - not to mention that nasty windstorm - there's one obvious advantage to campaigning via social media: You can stay dry and warm doing it! This seems particularly appealing as I'm typing this on

Dear Editor: I watch with interest our local municipal elections and find I have two concerns, and I am sure others have similar points of view. 1.

Dear Editor: We are facing quite an unfortunate situation in New Westminster when citizens feel so hopeless and powerless because of the mighty "Machine" that they will not vote.

An unstable, troubled individual is drawn to a cause motivated by ancient strains of hate. It is, unfortunately, not something that Canada or other countries haven't experienced before. Sadly it is now part of our nation's conversation this week.