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Can Liberals stave off annihilation?

Can Liberals stave off annihilation?

The latest poll is out, and it shows the B.C. Liberals would face annihilation at the hands of the voters if an election were held today. The poll, by Angus Reid, shows the NDP has the support of 50 per cent of decided voters, while the B.C.
Confessions from a Pattullo commuter

Confessions from a Pattullo commuter

Brace yourselves, New West, I have a confession: I'm one of those people. One of those commuters who travels through New Westminster via the Pattullo to get to my office in Burnaby.
Let's hope new rules keep roads safe

Let's hope new rules keep roads safe

No orderly society is entirely free. Any community that is subject to the rule of law must give up some of its liberty. In Canada, we're free to speak our minds, but not to yell "fire" in a crowd.
Record has fallen for spin

Record has fallen for spin

Dear Editor: Re: Teachers should quit while they're ahead, Our View, May 4. If Bill 22 really did force a cooling-off period and a round of mediation, then this editorial would make sense.
Say no to six-lane bridge

Say no to six-lane bridge

Dear Editor: We are writing this letter to express our concerns regarding TransLink's plans to expand the Pattullo Bridge to six lanes. As school trustees, we have a duty to promote and protect the health and safety of our students.
Every golden age has a dark side

Every golden age has a dark side

It truly is a golden age, a time that will be remembered fondly for decades. Historians will write of these glory days, and bards will sing of their triumphs. Possibly with the aid of Autotune. It's the golden age of superhero movies.
Civic centre plan has problems

Civic centre plan has problems

Dear Editor: Re: City takes on $94-million project alone, The Record, May 2.
Give Burnaby the bridge

Give Burnaby the bridge

Dear Editor: New Westminster has six bridges. Burnaby has none. Let's give them the Pattullo! Southeast of the Fraser has the new Golden Ears and Port Mann bridges.
Harper's blowing smoke on environment

Harper's blowing smoke on environment

For anyone who thought that environmentalists were just scaremongering about what might happen if the Conservatives gained a majority - well, it might be time to reconsider that viewpoint.
Civic centre risk too great

Civic centre risk too great

Dear Editor: Re: City takes on $94-million project alone, The Record, May 2. I am against the city taking on the office tower project. I agree with Coun.