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It's not easy being green

It's not easy being green

Dear Editor: For trying to defend the life-giving environment, my prime minister has labelled me a threat to national security.
Can we compromise?

Can we compromise?

Dear Editor: I read with great interest the article written by Theresa McManus entitled "Cities crack down on little league signs" in the Jan. 25 edition of The Record.
Quit blaming the victim

Quit blaming the victim

Dear Editor: John Unger, in his letter in the Jan. 25 edition of The Record (How about some common sense?) is making it very clear he is among those men who believe a woman is to blame if she makes herself vulnerable.
Van quits, but this guy won't give up

Van quits, but this guy won't give up

New Westminster man leads young people in cross-Canada campaign to fight cancer
Change will hurt most vulnerable seniors

Change will hurt most vulnerable seniors

It has become a common refrain spoken, once in jest, by baby boomers and those who once hoped for early retirement: Freedom 55 became Freedom 75 and now, Freedom 85? Well, the prime minister has added a whole new layer of economic fear to many senior
School district drafts new consent forms

School district drafts new consent forms

In response to concerns from some parents that the district's waiver and consent field trip forms are too heavy-handed, the New Westminster school district is putting out a new draft form for public consultation.
Trucks don't belong on Royal Avenue

Trucks don't belong on Royal Avenue

Dear Editor: There was an article that my friend showed me on the issue of the parkade conundrum. Part of the article was a comment by Coun. Jonathan Cote regarding Front Street.
Students must take responsibility

Students must take responsibility

Dear Editor: I am concerned about the lack of investigation into the study habits of the students who claim that a certain math teacher at NWSS "gives out" too many failing grades.
Thief has shaken trust

Thief has shaken trust

Dear Editor: I am struggling with the concept of trust. I want to have faith in my companions on this wonderful journey called life. A situation occurred that has caused me to question my opinion.
Ban on bodychecking just makes sense

Ban on bodychecking just makes sense

The level of sanctioned violence that ought to be permitted in hockey is a polarizing debate - as evidenced by the recent discussions over the banning of bodychecking in minor hockey.