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Non-voters indifferent, apathetic

Non-voters indifferent, apathetic

Dear Editor: Re: Is this the end for the B.C. NDP?, The Record, June 5. It is certainly a cogent and articulate column Keith Baldrey wrote, which explains mostly, but not entirely, the surprise B.C. election results.
Grateful to attendants

Grateful to attendants

Dear Editor: My name was Ruth Jenks. (It is now Mrs. Ruth Abel.) I had to take an ambulance to the hospital when I was pregnant, as I was hemorrhaging.
B.C. needs fairer equalization plan

B.C. needs fairer equalization plan

Last summer, the Vancouver Canucks tried everything to get power forward Shane Doan signed as a free agent. Doan would have been a huge help, stabilizing the Canucks' second line and providing much-needed grit and scoring.
City's game of Dic Dac Dough

City's game of Dic Dac Dough

Dear Editor: Re: GlassHouse Lofts - Will be true to its name, The Record, May 31.
Too much noise, pollution

Too much noise, pollution

Dear Editor: On May 23, my daughter came over. She was not here for long when she said it was much noisier than when she lived with me. We are on the 16th floor. I told her it is due to traffic, and this is why we are complaining.
FCM justifiable - but sister city visits aren't

FCM justifiable - but sister city visits aren't

We are usually one of the first to jump on the penny-pinching political bandwagon. Politicians should spend taxpayers' dollars - if they must - as frugally and thoughtfully as possible.
Heritage tour a success

Heritage tour a success

Dear Editor: The New Westminster Heritage Preservation Society would like to express heartfelt thanks to all the homeowners, volunteers and tourgoers who helped to make the 34th annual Heritage Homes Tour another successful sold-out event.
Heritage home demolition

Heritage home demolition

Dear Editor: I am wondering whether people are aware of what is transpiring at 221 Third Ave. in New Westminster. The beautiful 1926 heritage home that straddles two lots is being dismembered by a salvage company prior to its demolition.
Business support not surprising

Business support not surprising

Dear Editor: Re: City council united in stand against coal plan, The Record, May 31.
Proper budget would have helped a lot

Proper budget would have helped a lot

You don't have to be a financial whiz to know it's a good idea to tuck away a few bucks to help pay for unexpected costs.