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Whitecaps meeting was an 'insult' and a 'joke'

Whitecaps meeting was an 'insult' and a 'joke'

Dear Editor: The Whitecaps meeting on Saturday was a total waste of time and nothing less than a joke. No information was provided, no questions were allowed. On a sunny Saturday this farce was an insult.
Too much info lacking on Whitecaps plan

Too much info lacking on Whitecaps plan

Dear Editor: To be clear, I am not in favor of the Whitecaps U19 proposal. I agree with the arguments that we don't have financials or artists renderings to intelligently base our decision.
Parks are for people, not private enterprise

Parks are for people, not private enterprise

Dear Editor: I have been a resident of New Westminster for 31 years and I love this city. I own a home along with my wife in the Queen's Park neighbourhood, and we love our community. We are taxpayers and, I might add, faithful voters.
Stadium process shows no transparency

Stadium process shows no transparency

Dear Editor: I want to thank the Whitecaps for waking me up to the lack of transparency, lack of integrity and lack of consultation our city counsel has demonstrated during their latest process to make a decision on whether to approve a new stadium i
Whitecaps proposal far too rushed

Whitecaps proposal far too rushed

Dear Editor: An open letter to New Westminster city council: I am writing to express my concerns regarding the Whitecaps proposal to transform Queen's Park Stadium into a dedicated soccer venue that would become the home pitch for a USL Division 1 so
Whitecaps would be good for New West

Whitecaps would be good for New West

Dear Editor: Having the Whitecaps in New Westminster would be good for the city. Most people in the Lower Mainland simply just drive through our wonderful city. Wouldn't it be great if they stayed a while and supported local business? Just saying.
Preserve Queen's Park for the public

Preserve Queen's Park for the public

Dear Editor: Re: Soccer plan would save the stadium, The Record, Sept. 5. I am concerned with sudden declarations that the Queen's Park Stadium is going the way of the buffalo and that the soccer plan would save it.
Why must stadium be torn down?

Why must stadium be torn down?

Dear Editor: It's disturbing to hear our city officials refer to the "deteriorated" condition of the Queen's Park Stadium.
Soccer plan doesn't have residents' backing

Soccer plan doesn't have residents' backing

Re: Soccer plan would save the stadium, The Record, Sept. 5. Mr.
Act of kindness shows teacher's heart

Act of kindness shows teacher's heart

Dear Editor: Recently, I had an experience that I think needs to be shared with your readers. I witnessed one of our teachers from our POWER Program buying breakfast for a student who seemed to be in need of a proper meal.