Skip to content

Opinion

Helping children changes the world

Helping children changes the world

There has been much discussion of late as to whose responsibility it is to feed our children. Given the fact that one in five children in B.C.
Solution needed on train noise issue

Solution needed on train noise issue

Dear Editor: I was wondering why we get stuck here in B.C. with all the crap. The U.S.A. brings their stinking, noisy trains here, smoking howling, worn-out engines, shaking and vibrating junk.
BIAs are just another added tax

BIAs are just another added tax

Dear Editor: Business Improvement Associations: The good, the bad, the ugly! As a businessman I've paid little to no attention to BIAs. For starters, I'm in business to make money. My efforts to satisfy customers are fiscally motivated.
Royal City residents have hearts of gold

Royal City residents have hearts of gold

First there was the downtown fire destroying small businesses last October, and then came the fire last Friday razing an entire apartment building in the city.
Don't spread 'misinformation' about uptown plan

Don't spread 'misinformation' about uptown plan

Re: Uptown plan raises too many questions, In My Opinion, The Record, Jan. 31. It is unfortunate that in his recent opinion piece in this newspaper, Mr.
Laneway housing enhances livability

Laneway housing enhances livability

Dear Editor: Thank you for facilitating the discussion on laneway houses in our fine city. I too am fully supportive of this initiative for the following reasons: 1. Precedent: It is already occurring in our area.
Ruling on teachers could be costly for B.C. Liberals

Ruling on teachers could be costly for B.C. Liberals

Of all the many controversies that have dogged the B.C. Liberals during their near-13 years in power, few match their inept, wrongheaded and, in the end, illegal actions against two public sector unions.
Don't hold your breath for TransLink referendum

Don't hold your breath for TransLink referendum

Premier Christy Clark says she's open to reconsidering the fall date for a referendum on TransLink. No wonder. Most of the mayors in the region are steadfast against holding the referendum.
TransLink staffers have big hearts

TransLink staffers have big hearts

Dear Editor: It is often said that a large city can be a cold and unfeeling place.
Enough of the behind-closed-door deals

Enough of the behind-closed-door deals

Dear Editor: Re: Behind closed doors?, The Record, Jan. 10. After reading this article, it was confirmed to me that favours are done for developers in this municipality.