Opinion

Tuesday marked the beginning of a new chapter for Canadian public safety. For the Conservative Party of Canada, starting a new chapter means ripping out all the previous pages and burning them.

Dear Editor: What happened to the support for the Centre of Integration for African Immigrants? This location on Carnarvon Street for the Centre was officially opened by Paul Mulangu, executive director, in 2008 in response to a much needed support o

He's still not as well known as his chief opponent, but NDP leader Adrian Dix has quietly established himself as a much tougher and capable foe than B.C. Liberals no doubt thought they would be squaring off against just a few months ago.

It's a well-used phrase but one that bears repeating: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Dear Editor: I recently received some devastating news that has changed my life. I wanted to write this in hopes that all of you reading this feel the gratitude and love that occupies my heart.

As co-founder of the Centre of Integration and as the former Program Manager of the MHSD funded program hosted by CIAI, I am writing to 'set the Record straight' as per your article written by Brent Richter on October 13, 2011.

DEAR EDITOR: I have been very curious as to why the government, (B.C. Hydro) have "allowed" the media and the public to debate the "safety" of smart meters, which of course the majority of people either don't get it or don't care.

DEAR EDITOR: I have been trying to follow the recent coverage over the last few months regarding train noise in New West. I am not a journalist as your last respondent in the Oct.

Once in a while, a politician takes issue with his or her own party's policies. Sometimes it's motivated by personal ambition, sometimes by conscience.

DEAR EDITOR: Re: Will TransLink come back and ask for more, Our View, The Record, Oct. 12 As a person who lives and works in New Westminster, I applaud Mayor Wright for having the integrity to vote against raising taxes to pay for the Evergreen Line.