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Riots have roots in the theatre world

Riots have roots in the theatre world

The first anniversary of the Vancouver Stanley Cup riots, Part 2, has just passed, an anniversary marked with cake filled with broken glass and decorated with candles in the shape of police cars.
Senior's story inspiring

Senior's story inspiring

Dear Editor: Re: Learning never stops for Keely, The Record, June 8. Congratulations to Keely George on her continuing education to obtain her high school diploma.
City should be cautious about changing dog bylaw

City should be cautious about changing dog bylaw

Dear Editor: Re: Fighting for dog rights, The Record, June 15. In principle I agree with the article that not all dogs on the specific breed list are vicious and that any dog can turn given the right circumstances.
Teacher ban makes no sense

Teacher ban makes no sense

Dear Editor: Re: Teacher ban gets support from B.C. parents, The Record, June 1. How sad that parents from the B.C.
A matter of compassion and common sense

A matter of compassion and common sense

There is little doubt the federal government believes the majority of Canadians are more concerned with the price of gas than the plight of refugees coming to this country.
Horrific actions don't deserve the attention

Horrific actions don't deserve the attention

Horrific, tragic and senseless: these are the general adjectives that have been used to describe the latest news headlines.
Reunion was a special occasion

Reunion was a special occasion

Dear Editor: This letter commends Tracy Fulton, principal, the reunion committee and staff on the outstanding 100th reunion of Herbert Spencer staff and student alumni on Saturday, June 9. Every detail was creatively dealt with.
Can Clark regain voters' respect?

Can Clark regain voters' respect?

Politicians and governments can get into trouble because of their legislative policies, but a more serious kind of trouble can emerge from something else: a lack of respect. That is precisely the problem facing Premier Christy Clark right now.
Don't blame the pit bulls

Don't blame the pit bulls

Dear Editor: I am writing in response to the article titled 'Fighting for dog rights' in the June 15 paper. I wholeheartedly support the amendment of the animal control bylaws to take out the breed-specific portion.
Prime minister shows 'contempt'

Prime minister shows 'contempt'

Dear Editor: The Enbridge plan to pipeline toxic bitumen from the Alberta tar sands to the B.C.