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Column: New regs invite ‘dark money’ into municipal elections

Column: New regs invite ‘dark money’ into municipal elections

Although the legislation to ban corporate and union donations for municipal elections was tabled late last month, it is just beginning to sink in what a profound effect it could have on our current political system.
Letter: How do micro suites help?

Letter: How do micro suites help?

The Editor, Re. “Tiny units suite deal” (The Tri-City News, Nov. 8).
Letter: Honour our vets all year round

Letter: Honour our vets all year round

The Editor, As I pinned on my poppy, I could not help but reflect upon what it means to respect and honour all those who were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice.
Editorial: Play nice in the legislature, please

Editorial: Play nice in the legislature, please

Insults are juvenile, we expect more
Letter: Reopen Burrard Thermal?

Letter: Reopen Burrard Thermal?

The Editor, Last week, the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) published a report that stated it is unlikely B.C. will need the energy from the Site C dam.
Letter: No new taxes, just use the carbon tax

Letter: No new taxes, just use the carbon tax

The Editor, Re. “Problem with transportation in Metro is the province” (Letters, The Tri-City News, Nov. 3).
Column: $5.8B doesn’t go as far it once did at BC Hydro

Column: $5.8B doesn’t go as far it once did at BC Hydro

I had one task: Find out how successful were the cuts at BC Hydro following former premier Christy Clark’s “hard look” at the Crown corporation in 2011.
Editorial: Trolley is no folly

Editorial: Trolley is no folly

Port Moody idea might get people out of their cars and make PoMo stores, parks and breweries more accessible
Letter: Port Coquitlam needs to ban fireworks

Letter: Port Coquitlam needs to ban fireworks

The Editor, A letter to Port Coquitlam city council:
Letter: Limit immigration to help home prices

Letter: Limit immigration to help home prices

The Editor, The Liberal federal government has announced its planned immigration numbers for the next few years.