Opinion

What's all the kerfuffle about changing the names of some of Canada's armed forces anyway? If adding "Royal" to the Canadian navy and air force monikers suits the folks who actually wear the uniforms and serve our country so outstandingly well .

Everybody's talking about Jack this week. I don't want to take away from the accolades and adulation aimed at his huge political achievements. Because his achievements have been huge.

Dear Editor: Since I moved to New Westminster in 1989, I have tried to take pride in my neighbourhood.

Dear Editor: I read your story, Time to liven up the streets? (The Record, July 29) with a lot of interest. I wish to share a bit more information with you to make your story a bit more human.

Dear Editor: Re: Hells Angels at 12th Street Music Festival, The Record, Aug. 17.

Any good politician knows there are two ways to rally a crowd: with anger, finger-pointing and an us-versus-them battle cry; or, with the promise of better things and a brighter future for those who believe in their collective power to change.

Dear Editor: Re: Quit the rail-noise whining, Letters to the Editor, The Record, Aug. 17. It is now 2:28 a.m. on Aug. 17 and I am awake because the screeeeeeeeeeeech and "whine" of a train woke me around 2 a.m.

This has been a summer of quiet discontent for B.C. Liberals.

Dear Editor: People rarely write the positive on outstanding veterinary care. We feel strongly justified to recommend Alpine Animal Hospital.

Flush toilets and hot showers are extra amenities I really appreciate when I head out for a weekend of camping, but even those aren't a must. Now there's talk of providing Wi-Fi. Please.