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Throw the scripts away and let him speak

Throw the scripts away and let him speak

"I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it." The quote, attributed to Voltaire, gets pulled out a lot to back freedom of speech arguments. This time is no exception.
Coal dust a recognized threat

Coal dust a recognized threat

Dear Editor: The call for action on climate change no longer just comes from environmental groups but has been joined by the voices of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
Port Metro has editor all riled up

Port Metro has editor all riled up

First full disclosure: I have a personal financial interest in properties impacted by Port Metro Vancouver's waterlot lease strategy.
Key NDP players provide insight

Key NDP players provide insight

Not a day goes by without the B.C. Liberals demanding their NDP counterparts release details of their election platform, only to be met with stony silence from the party that seems to be a government-in-waiting.
Who's being sexist now?

Who's being sexist now?

Dear Editor: Re: Support for Christy Clark, Letters to the editor, The Record, March 22. Christy is not getting my vote because she's a woman. She not getting my vote because, in my opinion, she's doing a plain poor job.
TransLink is 'unique, and not in a good way'

TransLink is 'unique, and not in a good way'

Changing how TransLink is governed is essential - but it won't stop the arguments about who should pay the piper
Invitation to minister Polak

Invitation to minister Polak

Dear Editor: Re: Bridge traffic volumes can vary, Letters to the editor, The Record, March 20. It must be very easy for Mary Polak, the B.C.
Parking meters in effect Sundays

Parking meters in effect Sundays

Dear Editor: Re: Parking ticket upsets city visitor, Letters to the editor, The Record, March 20. Visitors to our city claiming ignorance in order to get out of paying a parking ticket is no excuse.
Liberals don't support B.C. film

Liberals don't support B.C. film

Dear Editor: As someone who has worked in the B.C. film industry for more than 40 years, I am appalled to see the lack of support from the B.C. Liberals.
Electric charging stations signal a good start

Electric charging stations signal a good start

Authorities are moving ahead on offering places for electric vehicles to stop and charge up - and that's a good thing.