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PM's musings on pipeline mean little

PM's musings on pipeline mean little

As the clock ticks ever closer to the day the federal government decides whether to give the Northern Gateway pipeline project final approval, everything Prime Minister Stephen Harper has to say about the subject will increasingly be analyzed to the
Billboard shows disrespect to Christians

Billboard shows disrespect to Christians

Dear Editor: A week ago I went outside to pick up the latest copy of The Record left on my front porch and noticed the title of the cover story (Christian upset over billboard, Jan. 3).
Billboard doesn't threaten Christianity

Billboard doesn't threaten Christianity

Dear Editor: Regarding the Jan. 3 front-page story, "Christian upset over billboard," I feel Mr. Jaskela's outrage has more to do with Christians' sense of entitlement than any real threat to Christianity.
Voters deserve to see their MLAs in action

Voters deserve to see their MLAs in action

The B.C. legislature will begin sitting again this February, for the first time in months. Last year, provincial politicians in B.C. got together in Victoria for a mere 36 days.
Coal helps keep B.C. economy alive

Coal helps keep B.C. economy alive

Our unions' members are responsible for mining and transporting metallurgical coal from British Columbia to markets overseas. So we welcome the positive environmental impact assessment released Nov.
Billboard targets Christians

Billboard targets Christians

Dear Editor: Re: Christian upset over billboard, The Record, Friday, Jan. 3. Looking at this from an agnostic's point of view, I have to agree with Mark Jaskela that this billboard specifically targets Christianity.
Hospital care was first-rate

Hospital care was first-rate

Dear Editor: I am here to tell everyone who will continue reading that the health-care system in B.C. is great. For the first time in my 65 years, I became a patient in both Royal Columbian and Surrey Memorial hospitals.
Minister welcomes billboard debate

Minister welcomes billboard debate

Dear Editor: Re: Christian upset over billboard, The Record, Jan. 3, and Billboard a success - it's sparking debate, The Record, Jan. 8. Thank you for the articles on both the billboard and the response. I am a Christian.
Incinerator creates toxic mess for region

Incinerator creates toxic mess for region

Dear Editor: An incinerator fouls not only our airshed, with thousands of unknown toxins and a ton of greenhouse gases for every ton burned. It fouls our rivers, lakes, and groundwater.
They were mothers, daughters and victims

They were mothers, daughters and victims

"She was an adorable baby and a sweet little girl. She loved rainbows and puppies and princessess." Sheri Hickman, the mother of Jill Lyons, reminds us of the inconsolable loss of a child as she spoke to the media Monday.