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School zones are slow, for a good reason

School zones are slow, for a good reason

More than two-thirds of B.C. residents believe that road safety in school zones is worse when the kids are back in class. Seventy-eight per cent of British Columbians have seen someone speeding in a school zone.
Residents want to keep dance

Residents want to keep dance

Dear Editor: The year 2013 will mark the 143rd New Westminster May Day celebrations. Because it is unique to New Westminster, May Day is the one civic event that truly unites New Westminster citizenry of all ages and past generations.
Greedy senators a problem

Greedy senators a problem

Dear Editor: In the current debate about abolishing the Senate, it's important to remember that Mike Duffy and Pamela Wallin were appointed by Stephen Harper, not because he deemed them exemplary citizens who would labour in the interests of the Cana
What should we do about Syria, if anything?

What should we do about Syria, if anything?

Who can stand by while innocent women and children are being gassed and burnt in chemical weapon attacks? That, according to President Barack Obama, is the question we must ask ourselves as videos of the victims of a Syrian civil war are paraded thro
Lots of hurdles for new incinerator

Lots of hurdles for new incinerator

Garbage - or to use the more politically correct term, waste - is big business. Really big. It can also be a messy business, particularly when politicians get involved.
Lancers a long, noble tradition

Lancers a long, noble tradition

Dear Editor: Re: May Day traditional dance draws concerns, The Record, Aug. 28. To those few who find our traditional May Day distasteful, check your history books and the Lancers' role.
Grateful for city's help after fire

Grateful for city's help after fire

Dear Editor: Re: New Westminster tenants forced out of homes after fire, The Record, Aug. 30. I am one of the tenants who lives on Ash Street where a serious fire occurred on Thursday Aug. 29.
HandyDart funding needed

HandyDart funding needed

Dear Editor: TransLink's chronic underfunding of HandyDart is discriminatory.
May dance not offensive Dear Editor:

May dance not offensive Dear Editor:

Re: May Day traditional dance draws concerns, The Record, Aug. 28. I have to wonder what has happened to the age of innocence.
Keep the May Day dance going

Keep the May Day dance going

Dear Editor: Re: May Day traditional dance draws concerns, The Record, Aug. 28. Reading Theresa McManus' article left me flabbergasted and concerned.