The Editor,
Re. "$500 a steep fine for senior’s first offence" (Letters, The Tri-City News, Sept. 2).
It is unfortunate that the letter writer, Ms. Raymond received, an expensive ticket for a minor infraction. Sometimes, a willingness to obey the law doesn't translate to an ability to comply with the law.
Port Coquitlam and Port Moody will pick up, empty and replace garbage cans for those with physical or medical problems. Although Coquitlam doesn't offer this accommodation, I believe if Ms. Raymond contacts the appropriate department or the mayor's office a solution can be found.
The city may also wish to cancel the ticket.
If garbage trucks followed a regular and consistent route, one would have an approximate idea of when pick-up would occur. After all, there's no point in putting out cans at 5:30 a.m. if pick-up isn't until noon.
Terry Roberts, Port Coquitlam
