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Is premier prepared to pay for courts?

Is premier prepared to pay for courts?

Premier Clark's support for the federal government's get-tough-on-crime legislation, which will require increased provincial spending, is ironic given her government's failure to adequately fund our current system.
Will global protests lead to lasting change?

Will global protests lead to lasting change?

If there is one way history will mark 2011, it will be as the year the people regained their voice. With luck, 2012 will be remembered as the year that voice brought about change.
Ideas for integration

Ideas for integration

Dear Editor: I emigrated from Taiwan to Canada, and I've been in New Westminster for three years. Currently, I'm attending the New Westminster Community Immigrant Mentorship Program by Family Services of Greater Vancouver.
Libs walking a tightrope in B.C

Libs walking a tightrope in B.C

The federal government's decidedly rightward shift has some potentially big implications for B.C. and whichever party forms the next government here.
B.C. can be a leader

B.C. can be a leader

Dear Editor: Climate change expert Mark Jaccard from Simon Fraser University says B.C. is on its way to blowing its emission reduction targets. This concerns me on a number of levels, not the least of which is the fact B.C.
Look into the crystal ball

Look into the crystal ball

Dear Editor: We've had a good look back in the pages of The Record at 2011, but I think it's time to look ahead.
If in doubt, offer a seat

If in doubt, offer a seat

Dear Editor: I totally empathize with Josh Bosher (re: Transit tough for the 'invisible disabled', The Record, Dec. 21.) I have osteoarthritis and experience great discomfort standing on the SkyTrain.
Thanks for the night lights

Thanks for the night lights

Dear Editor: I would just like to thank all the people who have put up Christmas lights this year. My husband and I go for walks in the evening and enjoy looking at them very much. Last night, my husband took three of our grandchildren to see them.
A heartfelt thanks

A heartfelt thanks

Dear Editor: On Dec.
Pleased with smart meters

Pleased with smart meters

Dear Editor: More than $100 million worth of electricity is stolen from B.C. Hydro every year, with much of it stolen to power marijuana grow-ops. As an honest B.C.