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Love the new digital board

Love the new digital board

Dear Editor: I'm a resident of Queensborough. I drive on the Queensborough Bridge every single day. I don't feel like the new digital billboard is a distraction at all. I love the fact that the city is looking for new ideas to "upgrade" our town.
Lots of distractions at work and home

Lots of distractions at work and home

My overall mental health got a boost last week while I was on vacation. I moved, which meant that for six days, I had neither cable television nor Internet, or email access of any kind.
Coal petition matters

Coal petition matters

Dear Editor: Re: No point to coal petition, Letters to the editor, The Record, April 17. A reading of Reg Nordman's letter brought to mind that oft used expression "mind over matter" - but not in the traditional sense.
Far more heroes than villains in this world

Far more heroes than villains in this world

It always seems so utterly incomprehensible. How a human being can deliberately seek to injure innocent children, mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers. Whether the destruction is wrought with homemade bombs or manufactured assault rifles.
No point to coal petition

No point to coal petition

Dear Editor: Re: New Westminster resident launches No Coal petition, The Record, April 12. We have the right to protest. But it seems peculiar that, with an election looming, here comes a perfect political protest.
Skugaid skipper asks for support

Skugaid skipper asks for support

Dear Editor: Re: City says Chief Skugaid has to ship out, The Record, April 12. As indicated in your recent report, I was reserving comment on the series of events that transpired immediately prior to my initial response to same.
Not much difference between parties

Not much difference between parties

The election campaign is officially underway, which means British Columbians will have to endure 28 days of overblown rhetoric, personal invective, half-truths and a fair amount of hypocrisy.
Take part in democracy - place your vote

Take part in democracy - place your vote

As of today, the "writ has dropped" and the province of British Columbia is in election mode. This is democracy, folks, and you're part of it.
The new massive signs are a huge step backward

The new massive signs are a huge step backward

Let me just say this, - you can't call yourself a green city when you put up illuminated digital advertising signs the size of Winnebagos. Yes, I'm talking to you, the City of New Westminster.
Don't vote? No right to complain

Don't vote? No right to complain

Dear Editor: Re: Lottery would get voters to the polls, Column, The Record, April 5. The "Votto" would definitely get voters to the polls. This method is as effective as it versatile.