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On the campaign trail: MWF, 44, seeks eligible candidates for spot on dream team

On the campaign trail: MWF, 44, seeks eligible candidates for spot on dream team

Since I've been giving a disproportionate amount of thought to the question of who to vote for in the upcoming New Westminster elections, I decided that today would be a good day to depart from my social media watch and instead ponder the question of
Put down the damn phone and pay attention

Put down the damn phone and pay attention

Why do we have to keep writing about something that seems so flat-out stupid? Yes, we’re talking about distracted driving – and the fact that the province of British Columbia felt it necessary to increase the penalties for that offence because driver
B.C. labour's glory days are gone

B.C. labour's glory days are gone

The two candidates running to replace Jim Sinclair as president of the B.C. Federation of Labour says a lot about the state of organized labour these days. Both candidates are former long-time public sector union activists.
Whitecaps decision made sense

Whitecaps decision made sense

Dear Editor: Re: Whitecaps decision was puzzling, Opinion, The Record, Oct. 10. Mr. Brett asks what happened when the Whitecaps' franchise to Queen's Park Stadium failed. In spite of Mr.
Movement teacher's views 'overstated'

Movement teacher's views 'overstated'

Dear Editor: Re: It's all about movement, The Record, Oct. 4. I feel that the article written about me has misrepresented my opinion about fitness and the fitness instructors.
Who exactly decides on labour endorsements?

Who exactly decides on labour endorsements?

Dear Editor: An interesting issue is developing in the civic election.
On the campaign trail: Who's hot, who's not in social media

On the campaign trail: Who's hot, who's not in social media

The campaign trail just ain't what it used to be.
Selfie survey captured mood of New West voters

Selfie survey captured mood of New West voters

It's certainly not scientific. Our two-week Survey Monkey online survey was intended as a snapshot of New Westminster voters' opinions - and as selfies go, we think it captured the feelings of many city voters.
New West council 'bullies' don't have this vote

New West council 'bullies' don't have this vote

Dear Editor: "Let my name stand among those who are willing to bear ridicule and reproach for the truth's sake, and so earn some right to rejoice when the victory is won.
Downtown New West needs a rethink

Downtown New West needs a rethink

Re : Downtown New Westminster developing at rapid pace, The Record, April 24. I'm 50. I grew up and was raised in Saskatoon, lived 12 years in Toronto, 12 years at Long Beach, and now call New Westminster home.