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Les Leyne: Henry resisting any thought of new pandemic restrictions

Les Leyne: Henry resisting any thought of new pandemic restrictions

Even in the face of a relatively significant COVID-19 outbreak in Kelowna, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is sticking to a stance she outlined last month. She wants the gradual re-opening of B.C. to move forward, not back.
Letter: This Port Moody park has become a parking gong show

Letter: This Port Moody park has become a parking gong show

Editor: Port Moody boasts many beautiful green spaces. With summer upon us and new recreating patterns emerging due to the Pandemic, additional pressure is being placed on local parks and beaches.
Letter: Mandatory parking space with unit would mean fewer clogged Coquitlam streets

Letter: Mandatory parking space with unit would mean fewer clogged Coquitlam streets

The Editor, Re.
Letter: Slashing parking near Coquitlam SkyTrain only serves cost-cutting developers

Letter: Slashing parking near Coquitlam SkyTrain only serves cost-cutting developers

The Editor, Re. “ Coquitlam has too much parking near SkyTrain stations, says city staff ” (Tri-City News, July 10) The idea that too much parking near public transit is an issue has no relevance to anyone but developers hoping to cut costs.
Letter: Mouth-breathing joggers, mask up or stay off narrow paths

Letter: Mouth-breathing joggers, mask up or stay off narrow paths

The Editor, My friend, who is has health issues and must use a scooter , just brought to my attention that people jogging should avoid narrow sidewalks for their exercise routine.
Letter: Tri-Cities men who battle prostate cancer don’t have to do it alone

Letter: Tri-Cities men who battle prostate cancer don’t have to do it alone

COVID-19 hasn’t stopped survivor’s group from sharing information and support
Letter: Don't yell at workers for enforcing store rules

Letter: Don't yell at workers for enforcing store rules

Editor: Dear shoppers: While the rules are slowly being relaxed regarding limits on how many people are allowed in a business, don't forget that social distancing still applies.
Opinion: Pandemic turns B.C. politics into a 'dull affair'

Opinion: Pandemic turns B.C. politics into a 'dull affair'

The pandemic that continues to govern our every waking moment has succeeded in doing something I had not thought possible – turning B.C. politics into a tamed and dull affair. The current session of the B.C.
Letter: It's time to jack up pensions for seniors suffering under COVID-19

Letter: It's time to jack up pensions for seniors suffering under COVID-19

The Editor, We have seen how the Trudeau government has been doling out billions of taxpayer's money, however, has seen fit to provide only $300 tax free to seniors who currently receive Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan.
Letters: No simple solution to 'crisis' of two Michaels

Letters: No simple solution to 'crisis' of two Michaels

Dear Editor, The old adage “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” comes to mind when discussing the current ‘hostage’ situation involving China’s Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou and Canada’s Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor.