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Fire Chief sees plenty of changes through the years

Fire Chief sees plenty of changes through the years

New Westminster Fire Chief Tim Armstrong has seen a lot of changes to firefighting during his lengthy career. During a recent interview regarding the Oct.
Canadian Senate debacle sinks to new depths

Canadian Senate debacle sinks to new depths

If you're finding it difficult to keep pace with what is now the roiling boil of our Senate scandal, you're in good company.
Top picks for choral fans this month

Top picks for choral fans this month

Choral fans, this one's for you. If you're a regular reader, you'll know by now that I always get a little over-excited when choir season starts again - and this year is no exception.
Thrifty's is good for the Sapperton community

Thrifty's is good for the Sapperton community

Dear Editor: I'd like to voice my objection to the fact that Thrifty's will have to move away from our area, Sapperton.
Thrifty's is perfect for New Westminster

Thrifty's is perfect for New Westminster

Dear Editor: Re: What will replace Thrifty's?, The Record, Oct. 25. I agree with Jen Arbo: "Thrifty's was a perfect fit." I can't imagine why the Competition Bureau would feel we need three Safeways.
Thrifty's would be a loss for Sapperton

Thrifty's would be a loss for Sapperton

Dear Editor: My family in New Westminster was very disappointed to learn that the Thrifty's store in Sapperton will be sold as a result of Sobeys' acquisition of Safeway.
B.C. liquor laws a minefield for Liberals

B.C. liquor laws a minefield for Liberals

Other than its all-in approach to creating a liquefied natural gas industry and talking about growing the economy, the B.C. Liberal government is not particularly active when it comes to other initiatives.
Close encounters with Queen Elizabeth part of royal documentary tonight in Royal City

Close encounters with Queen Elizabeth part of royal documentary tonight in Royal City

A fan of the Royal Family is reflecting on the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Linda Cooper is inviting residents to attend a screening of her documentary, My Royal City 2012.
In our words: Hyack Festival Association

In our words: Hyack Festival Association

The following is the full press release issued by The Hyack Festival Association on October 23.
City must take Hyack in hand

City must take Hyack in hand

"It makes people look foolish." Now that's an understatement. As the Hyack brouhaha took another couple of twists and turns this week, the mayor shook his head and uttered the above comment.