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Stop building castles along the Fraser

Stop building castles along the Fraser

I received a notice from the New Westminster advisory planning commission to an undated meeting to respond to a proposed tower at 1000 Quayside Dr.
Thanks to Good Samaritans

Thanks to Good Samaritans

Dear Editor: I would just like to say a huge thank you to Kirk (the driver behind the bus) and to Rick (a passenger on the bus) that stopped the other afternoon (July 8) to make sure I was OK after I had a very scary moment while cycling through Burn
Animals need our voices

Animals need our voices

Dear Editor: Thank you to the many people who have been calling in to the BCSPCA to report pets left in vehicles during the current hot spell.
Don’t sell out Queen’s Park

Don’t sell out Queen’s Park

Don’t sell out Queen’s Park Dear Editor: I read the July 9 article, Get ready for pro soccer, with disbelief.
Stop building castles along the Fraser

Stop building castles along the Fraser

I received a notice from the New Westminster advisory planning commission to an undated meeting to respond to a proposed tower at 1000 Quayside Dr.
Bees – and the planet – deserve better

Bees – and the planet – deserve better

It’s time to talk about the birds and the bees. Unfortunately, the facts of life aren’t all sunny these days. Bee colonies across North America are dying off in shocking numbers.
Dog owners burn extra calories

Dog owners burn extra calories

Studies prove that people who take their dogs on regular walks are more likely to be in better physical shape than those who don't
Watch those smoking butts

Watch those smoking butts

Dear Editor: This afternoon, after I left my friend’s apartment, I was just turning onto Sixth Avenue when my eye caught smoke at the base of a wooden utility pole.
Questioning Bailey bridge decision

Questioning Bailey bridge decision

Dear Editor: The saga of the Bailey bridge is a prelude to a future of increasing commuter traffic through New Westminster via the new Pattullo Bridge.
First Nation issues ‘eviction’ notice

First Nation issues ‘eviction’ notice

Well, that didn’t take long. Last week, I wrote that, while the Supreme Court of Canada decision granting aboriginal title didn’t mean the sky was falling, there would certainly be stormy times ahead.