Opinion

More than two years have passed since Canadians donned red mittens and cheered on home-grown athletes in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

The Editor, Re. "Battle of the church bells continues in PoCo" (The Tri-City News, July 18). I could not believe someone would take on church bells . That sound has long been a symbol of peace, happiness, sadness and even a celebration, as mentioned.

The Editor, Re. " Develop or protect - what to do with the Riverview Hospital lands?" (Face to Face, The Tri-City News, July 13).

Finally, an Evergreen Line station location that makes sense. Tri-City shoppers and commuters who plan to rely on the Evergreen Line to get around will be happy to know they will soon be within a quick rapid transit ride of Coquitlam Centre.

The Editor, Re. "Riverview Stories" (The Tri-City News). Kudos to The Tri-City News for the informative and well-written series of stories on Riverview's history and importance to our community.

FACE TO FACE: Should B.C. privatize distribution of liquor? O utside of Alberta, Canada's liquor distribution models are just plain wacky.

FACE TO FACE: Should B.C. privatize distribution of liquor? J . Lohr cabernet sauvignon costs $8.99 at Ralph's in California and $29.99 in B.C. Yes, booze in B.C. is expensive. Yes, we all decry mark-ups of 123% on wine and 170% on spirits.

N ow that the weather is finally co-operating, it's time to take a vacation. Or is it? Many people think they are too busy to take a real vacation - one in which the smartphone stays at home and work is truly turned off for days at a time.

The Editor, Re. "On Nelson's 'drivel'" (Letters, The Tri-City News, July 13) and "Develop or protect - what to do with the Riverview Hospital lands?" (Face to Face, The Tri-City News, July 13).

Inconsiderate. Ignorant. Environment defiler. Whatever you call idlers, they're everywhere and unnecessarily causing air and noise pollution. Recently, Richmond city council took a step toward cracking down on offending motorists.