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No, B.C. is not broke

No, B.C. is not broke

Dear Editor: The headline of Tony Eberts' most recent weekly letter in The Record ("Why is this province broke?") caught my attention because I've noticed that it's a common tactic of the NDP as of late to make this false statement.
Lots of problems with this math problem

Lots of problems with this math problem

It's as simple as getting a degree in calculus - for someone who's never grasped long division. But here's the Coles Notes version: Parents notice that one teacher is failing a lot of students. Parents realize this could impact their kids' futures.
Bridge plans a concern

Bridge plans a concern

Dear Editor: Like many other residents concerned about transportation issues, I have taken part in several consultations organized by TransLink and the City of New Westminster recently.
Families appreciate turf field

Families appreciate turf field

Dear Editor: Re: Queen's Park needs to be a true family-friendly place, Letters to the editor, The Record, March 30. In response to the Allan and Iris Solie letter to the editor, I wanted to add a different perspective.
Is it time to start paying students?

Is it time to start paying students?

Now that spring break has ended, and teachers and students have returned to school (somewhat reluctantly in both cases, given the continuing labour clashes), we should consider the issue of salaries and payment. Nope, not for the teachers.
Not so fast on teachers

Not so fast on teachers

Dear Editor: Re: The 'absurd' truth about teachers' pay, In My Opinion, The Record, March 30. Mischa Popoff writes: "Every teacher is paid based on seniority and the number of degrees he or she holds, degrees the rest of us are forced to pay for.
Did Forseth forget something?

Did Forseth forget something?

Dear Editor: Re: Mulcair 'best leader' or a 'salesman,' The Record, March 28. The front-page article about Thomas Mulcair and Paul Forseth's opinion of him describing Mr.
Is Clark heading for disaster?

Is Clark heading for disaster?

As she enters her second year in power, Premier Christy Clark appears to be headed for one of two destinies: she will either be the Comeback Kid, or the second coming of Rita Johnston. You remember Rita Johnston, of course.
Embrace change at the Quay

Embrace change at the Quay

Dear Editor: I was surprised and disappointed to read a recent letter to the editor (Bring life back to the Quay, March w21.) The letter painted a picture of a bleak and deserted place - a very different place than the one I visited last weekend.
Residents take issue with plan

Residents take issue with plan

Dear Editor: Re: Fry proposal returns for input, The Record, March 23. I am writing this as followup to the article by Theresa McManus regarding the Elizabeth Fry Society applying, once again, to expand into our residential neighbourhood.