Opinion

The Editor, Re. "Referendum poll shows slim lead for new transit tax" ( tricitynews.com ). According to the poll, quite a few people don't want to pay that tax because they never use transit.

The Editor, Re. "117 in six figures in District 43" (The Tri-City News, Dec. 17). The above-referenced story includes information on the severance package paid to former School District 43 secretary-treasurer Richard Humphreys.

It is all too easy to get caught up in the panicked race to create the perfect Christmas. Bombarded by imagery of idyllic homes and happy families, we sometimes lose ourselves in a pursuit that's always going to be a little out of reach.

Following a tradition started several years ago, The Tri-City News' Face to Face columnists Jim Nelson and Andy Radia are foregoing their usual format for this, their final column before Christmas, to write a combined piece about topics on which they

The Editor, The following message is for Premier Christy Clark: So, Premier Clark what are your plans for the taxpayers of B.C.

The Editor, Since 1990, before "belonging" was identified as a key ingredient in building a sense of community, the Society for Community Development (SCD) has been connecting, facilitating and advocating on behalf of the citizens of the Tri-Cities.

The Editor, Re. "2-tier water rates OK'd" (The Tri-City News, Dec. 10) and "Pay more for pipes? You're kidding, right?" (Letters, The Tri-City News, Dec. 12).

Dear Kinder Morgan, I want to give you a little advice.

Tri-City residents have a lot to think about when it comes to voting in the upcoming referendum on transit. Granted, the perks for us for saying yes to a 0.

I t's a familiar refrain this time of year. No, not "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays." Rather, the plea to motorists and pedestrians to take special care while they're on the streets.