Opinion

SkyTrain just got a little safer with the introduction of text messaging to alert security when problems occur on the line.

If economic growth and industrial activity on the Fraser River are important, does that mean we ignore environmental concerns? Or socio-cultural concerns? Or is it the other way around? Do we put economic drivers last? Truth is, it is not an either/o

The Editor, Re. "Nice school, but" (Letters, The Tri-City News, March 5). On behalf of the School District 43 board of education, I would like to respond to the above-referenced letter.

Just about every major creek in the Tri-Cities has a stewardship group watching over it but The Tri-City News has partnered with the Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society that protects and enhances Mossom Creek.

The Editor, One possible consequence of new development and population growth is gentrification.

The Editor, I was just in the St. James's Well pub in Newport Village having a light meal with a friend when the server informed us that our bill had been taken care of by a regular customer.

The Editor, According to a report in the Canadian Medical Association Journal , obesity has tripled among Canadian adults in one short generation, reminding us of the seriousness of the obesity epidemic.

W ho knew what appeared to be the common cold was instead something that could bring me to tears? Recently, my husband and I were confined to Surrey Memorial Hospital's pediatrics department for five days.

WHAT WE THINK It's been about 10 years since School District 43's board of education last had a committee to oversee specific board functions.

The B.C. government has repeatedly said it wants to build a skilled labour force to replace the thousands of jobs that will go begging when older workers retire in the next 10 years.