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New health projects good, but costly, news

New health projects good, but costly, news

It's probably a decade too late, but for most citizens in the Lower Mainland, this week's hospital road show by the Liberals was still a welcome sight.
Seniors' care needs new ideas

Seniors' care needs new ideas

Dear Editor: I was very moved to read Art Kube's letter (Plan with seniors, not for them, In My Opinion, The Record, June 8) in which he writes: "Seniors are an asset, not a liability, to society" and that the driving force of our approach should be
Some changes not so good

Some changes not so good

Dear Editor: We have lived at 416 Kelly St. for 39 years. Our intentions are to live out our lives in this house. We raised two daughters here and now we have two grandchildren. All of us take pride in Sapperton.
Short memories on Clark

Short memories on Clark

Dear Editor: Those who think Premier Christy Clark is being unfairly picked on have very short or selective memories.
Is this education theory a winner or a loser?

Is this education theory a winner or a loser?

Does the all-carrot-no-stick education philosophy work? This past week an Edmonton teacher got himself in hot water when he said he would not abide by the school district's 'No Zeros' policy.
Pipeline politics are heating up in B.C

Pipeline politics are heating up in B.C

As pipeline politics heat up in this province, a looming environmental disaster in neighboring Alberta may play a big role in shaping public opinion towards two proposed oil pipelines in this province.
Get aggressive on energy

Get aggressive on energy

Dear Editor: Recent warnings of flood and high water levels in B.C. are strong testimony to this year's rainy spring and higher than normal snowpack.
Trustee's response proves by bill of rights is needed

Trustee's response proves by bill of rights is needed

Dear Editor: Re: Do parents need a 'bill of rights'?, The Record, June 1.
Family doctor made a big difference to local people

Family doctor made a big difference to local people

Dear Editor: Our doctor is retiring. After more than 40 years of serving patients in New Westminster and area, Dr. Earl Hutchinson is closing his practice.
Zoning change bad for area

Zoning change bad for area

Dear Editor: As Sapperton residents we are continually feeling offended by some of those who support the rezoning of our single-family dwelling, RS1-zoned neighbourhood to be transformed into major institutional zoning.