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Standard for marks?

Standard for marks?

Dear Editor: Re: Math students' marks adjusted after complaints, The Record, Feb. 8. My opinion: for whatever reason or reasons that students' marks were adjusted, I can't think of any justification for doing so.
This government cupboard needs cleaning

This government cupboard needs cleaning

If one ever wonders why public sector workers get a bad reputation, one only needs to check a story circulating this week. Beyond being a water-cooler hot topic, the story shows just how far out of touch politicians can get. A B.C.
Park plan parody

Park plan parody

Dear Editor: My nine-year-old second cousin Hacker has intercepted a federal government email that contains some interesting news: Stanley Park has been taken over by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, reportedly to save it from the money-losing ravages
Expiring contracts set stage for Clark

Expiring contracts set stage for Clark

There wasn't a lot to chew on from Premier Christy Clark's five-minute radio address this week, but she did signal a looming showdown on an issue that has the potential to right her government's sinking ship.
Action needed now

Action needed now

Dear Editor: Re: Income gap is really a monumental chasm, Our View, The Record, Feb. 8. I'm not surprised by the news from B.C. Stats that our province scores so poorly on income equality.
No chance for Libs in Royal City

No chance for Libs in Royal City

Dear Editor: Re: Liberals at point of no return, The Record, Feb. 8. The Keith Baldrey article of Feb. 8 echoes what I have been saying: that no matter what the B.C. Liberals do, it is over for them.
Into the future

Into the future

Dear Editor: Re: Trustee was in conflict of interest, report finds, The Record, Feb. 10. "The past forms the present, doesn't it? It forms the future, too. We all try to lie out of that but life won't let us.
Smart meter questions

Smart meter questions

Dear Editor: Re: City isn't rushing to install smart meters, The Record, Jan. 25. I was pleased to read that the City of New Westminster is not rushing to install smart meters.
City council: stop socialist plans

City council: stop socialist plans

Chris Bell has only touched the tip of the inequalities of the city's fair living wage policy (re: Resident says living wage policy violated, The Record, Feb. 1.) This policy was introduced by Coun.
Truck traffic is a necessity

Truck traffic is a necessity

Dear Editor: Re: No trucks on Royal Avenue, Letter to the Editor, The Record, Feb. 3. I read the letter by Catalina P. Trinidad with interest because it intrigues me and affects me in a number of ways.