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It's hard to keep Clark in the legislature

It's hard to keep Clark in the legislature

For a woman who campaigned hard (twice) for a seat in the B.C. legislature, Premier Christy Clark sure doesn't seem to like the place very much.
Clark may win this one - but at what cost?

Clark may win this one - but at what cost?

The latest twist in the teachers' dispute is starting to remind us of one of those old cartoons where someone is staring up the wrong end of the barrel of a rifle and snickering, "I've got you right where I want you.
Don't be hasty on stadium plans

Don't be hasty on stadium plans

Dear Editor: I read with interest the proposal and various letters about the Whitecaps' USL team and the stadium at Queen's Park.
Whitecaps plans are far too rushed

Whitecaps plans are far too rushed

Dear Editor: I have been following the Whitecaps USL proposal very closely. Being a lifelong sports fan, I was initially excited at the thought of our city getting another sports team.
Recall campaigns just aren't gonna make it

Recall campaigns just aren't gonna make it

There's no doubt that emotions are running high in the teachers' contract dispute, so it is perhaps not surprising that all kinds of people are trying to whip up enthusiasm getting recall campaigns organized against B.C. Liberal MLAs.
No one should have to pay for paper bills

No one should have to pay for paper bills

It's a common scenario. You open up your monthly bill, grimace at the charges, and then insult is met with injury - the company is charging you a fee for sending your bill by mail.
Stadium plan just won't work

Stadium plan just won't work

Dear Editor: As a resident of New Westminster I am not against a soccer stadium, but I cannot support a proposal to put the Whitecaps stadium in the middle of Queen's Park, a non-commercial parkland and residential area with little public transportat
Stadium plans are too rushed

Stadium plans are too rushed

Dear Editor: I am addressing my comments to all taxpayers, sports fans and park users in the City of New Westminster.
Stadium plan has more good than bad

Stadium plan has more good than bad

I'm sure you've heard a lot of public outcry regarding the whole Queen's Park Stadium renovation proposal. I wish to lend my voice to the side in favour of this expediting of the city's plans for Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Nobody's buying the spin from port

Nobody's buying the spin from port

Dear Editor: Re: Ports do not decide trade, Letters to the editor, The Record, Aug. 28. No amount of spin by Mr.