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Remembering a bright light

Remembering a bright light

Dear Editor: My daughter - who is in Grade 12 and attends New Westminster Secondary School - and I were discussing a name suggestion for either the new elementary or middle school that is to be built in the City of New Westminster.
Political train wreck nothing new in B.C

Political train wreck nothing new in B.C

Far from being an unusual event, the ongoing train wreck that has engulfed the B.C. Conservative Party and its leader John Cummins is actually pretty standard fare in B.C. politics.
A pile of "barnyard fertilizer" from the b.c. liberals

A pile of "barnyard fertilizer" from the b.c. liberals

Dear Editor: For pure arrogance, it's hard to beat the B.C. Liberals. Just a few days ago, the Christy Clark government made its second attempt to restrict third-party election advertising before the next provincial election. The B.C.
Get educated on pit bulls before creating new laws

Get educated on pit bulls before creating new laws

Dear Editor: Due to recent media attention given to dog bites in B.C., we want to discuss the issue of breed specific legislation (BSL).
Legalization not the answer

Legalization not the answer

Dear Editor: I acknowledge that there is a philosophical dilemma when it comes to the issue of whether marijuana should be de-criminalized/legalized (a very fine line) or not. It is my personal opinion that it should not. It is very simple.
'Amateur hour' for B.C.'s premier

'Amateur hour' for B.C.'s premier

Was Premier Christy Clark's odd foray into Alberta a shrewd bit of hard-nosed politicking, or simply a bizarre and poorly calculated misadventure? Given that nothing she does seems to translate into a boost in support for her leadership, I suspect th
Clark's game plan reveals lack of planning

Clark's game plan reveals lack of planning

Anyone who has played poker - even a friendly game - knows you don't show your opening hand and then bluff with draw cards.
Is a new council needed?

Is a new council needed?

Dear Editor: Re: No accountability for city staff, Letters to the Editor, The Record, Oct. 5.
Leave ridings alone

Leave ridings alone

Dear Editor: Of course communities need to be kept together as they are and not split up, as seems to be done for elections. The motivation behind electoral reassignment is making all ridings approximately have the same population.
No accountability for city staff

No accountability for city staff

Dear Editor: Who are city planning staff accountable to for their actions? After the performance at Monday night's council meeting, it is clear they are not accountable to council.