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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.
Let's grow more food for the hungry in New West

Let's grow more food for the hungry in New West

Dear Editor: The Problem: Too many people in our beautiful city don't have enough to eat.
Wait For Me Daddy is a 'substantial work of art'

Wait For Me Daddy is a 'substantial work of art'

Dear Editor: Re: Wait For Me, Daddy statue sends the wrong message, Letters to the editor, The Record, Oct. 8. The letter you recently published condemning the Wait for Me Daddy sculpture as "war profiteering" is misconceived.
Wait For Me Daddy unveiling 'unforgettable'

Wait For Me Daddy unveiling 'unforgettable'

Dear Editor: The unveiling and dedication of the Wait For Me Daddy memorial on Oct. 4 was a moving and unforgettable experience. It was a privilege and honour to participate as one of the two veterans of the B.C.
Lacrosse has been a force for good in New West

Lacrosse has been a force for good in New West

Dear Editor: Thank you so much for the amazing articles on the history of lacrosse and its players. I really did not realize so many talented athletes of lacrosse actually resided in our community and have gone on to be accomplished professionals.
Can the NDP take Clark down?

Can the NDP take Clark down?

A sneak preview of what to expect in the next provincial election campaign was on full public display at the legislature last week - and both the Opposition and the government came away feeling pretty good about their respective performances.
B.C. government must step up and fund hep C drug

B.C. government must step up and fund hep C drug

Imagine you or a loved one has just been diagnosed with a potentially fatal disease. Then imagine your amazement to learn that a new drug being touted as "revolutionary" and a "miracle cure" could eradicate that disease. So far, so good.
Wait For Me Daddy was a one-in-a-million moment

Wait For Me Daddy was a one-in-a-million moment

Dear Editor: Re: Wait For Me, Daddy statue sends the wrong message, Letters to the editor, The Record, Oct. 8. Once again, someone has taken history and put a revisionist (i.e. - a reconsideration of accepted truths) spin on it.
Wait for Me Daddy is a commemoration, not a celebration

Wait for Me Daddy is a commemoration, not a celebration

Dear Editor: Re: Wait for Me, Daddy statue sends the wrong message, Letters to the editor, The Record, Oct. 8. I also have a confession to make, I really like the Wait For Me, Daddy monument.