Opinion

Dear Editor: Re: Setting Liberal facts right, Letters, The Record, May 3. Bruce McCloy's passion for education (funding) is laudable. His use of selective facts undermines his case.

There are 85 ridings being fought over in this election campaign, and trying to keep track of even half of them can be a daunting task for anyone not a political operative or a journalist assigned to election night duties.

It is perhaps ironic that even candidates who run under a party banner, often insist that their sole purpose in getting into office is to fight for wee New Westminster. We're never sure of what this exactly means.

Dear Editor: Re: Candidates all over the road on new bridge, The Record, May 3.

Dear Editor: Re: Legalization fight still on after smoke clears, The Record, April 26.

Dear Editor: When we decided to move to New Westminster, it was a decision to boost our quality of life: wonderful location with beautiful views, affordable (by Vancouver standards) housing, and a unique and trendy atmosphere.

Dear Editor: Re: Take the first step and join Jane's Walk, The Record, April 8. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make New Westminster's first Jane's Walk weekend a success.

Dear Editor: Just filling in some missing numbers at the April 24 all-candidates meeting in New Westminster.

Dear Editor: The inscription on the Peace Arch at the Canada/ U.S. border reads, "Children of a common mother" but although our British parent may be the same, our approaches to moving governments to action differs. The U.S.

There are plenty of reasons New Westminster residents cite for loving this relatively small city in the midst of much larger urban areas, but one that is regularly mentioned is the opportunity to get closer to neighbours, city leaders, and people who