Opinion

If a man is honourable does he keep his promises, his commitments, his word? If a country is honourable does that mean that its government keeps its commitments to other countries? We think most people would see those basic principles as admirable, c

The news that the Whitecaps will not be bringing their USL pro soccer franchise to Queen's Park Stadium has left a lot of Royal City residents scratching their heads. It looked like a win-win deal, and public support was strong.

Dear Editor: As a politician, nothing makes me happier during an election period than a voter who is thoughful and engaged - and nothing worries me more than one basing their vote on misinformation.

Dear Editor: What can the voters of New Westminster learn from the people of Hong Kong and Scotland? We can learn how to be passionate about having the right to vote, and using that right to vote when the opportunity arises.

You pretty much know the government is in trouble with its liquefied natural gas plan when the prime player in the plan starts negotiating through press releases - and those press releases mince no words.

Dear Editor: I have a confession to make. I really don't like Wait For Me, Daddy. I'm not saying it's a bad photograph. It certainly captures a dramatic moment. I just don't understand why the City of New Westminster is pushing it so hard.

Dear Editor: Re: Downtown needs more trees, Letters to the editor, The Record, Oct. 1.

As cases involving government misconduct go, the one concerning the firing of seven B.C. Health Ministry employees is a particularly shabby one.

Dear Editor: Mayor Wright said that the reaction to the new Wait For Me Daddy sculpture would be one of surprise, awe, and wow. I agree, but not in a positive way. My thoughts are "Wow, that really is out of place and an eyesore.

As we launch our #whyIvote campaign to try and get more eligible voters engaged in the Nov.