Opinion

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dear Editor: Re: City council united in stand against coal plan, The Record, May 31.

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.

While the B.C. Liberals have debated among themselves for months now whether or not they should change the name of their party, perhaps it is actually the NDP that needs to have precisely the same kind of discussion among their own members.

Dear Editor: I was pleased, on attending the public forum at Douglas College on May 30 on the proposed coal port, to hear the overwhelming opposition, not just due to local concerns about the air, dust, water and perhaps noise impacts, but also the c