Opinion

The city of Port Coquitlam is projecting a historic drop in taxes this year owing to a number of operational factors that Mayor Greg Moore says will save money in the long run.

A dmit it, you probably caught your breath for a moment when you reached into your mailbox and grasped that brown envelope from BC Assessment in your fingers.

The Editor, Re. "Lack of control of SD43 finances" (The Tri-City News, Jan. 15). Thank you, KPMG, for validating what I said nine months ago.

W hen I was in Grade 6, I got a C- in Math. I hated my teacher, I always rushed through my homework and I didn't pay attention in class (I had finally noticed girls and was too busy ogling Nikki).

The Editor, Re. "Should cyclists be licensed and taxed?" (Face to Face, The Tri-City News, Jan. 10). I totally agree with Face to Face columnist Andy Radia's view: Cyclists should pay and be licensed, and bikes should have licence plates.

I give a D to people lathered about Surrey and Maple Ridge districts' dropping of letter grades from elementary school report cards. What does my D mean? Smarten up, buster. At what? And how? Never mind, just smarten up.

Changes to Port Moody's official community plan have created some sharp divisions in the community - and around the council table.

The Editor, Thank you, thank you, thank you. I can't thank you enough for your support, thoughtfulness, kindness and generosity. The theft of my dog Hunter's stroller one week before Christmas was a huge shock.

The Editor, Re. "Why were able-bodied in handicapped zones?" (Letters, The Tri-City News, Jan. 8). I truly believe there is misuse of handicapped parking but there are also medical issues that people cannot see.

The armchair coaches now questioning the picks for the Canadian men's Olympic hockey team have a few more weeks to discuss their preferred dream team before the Olympics begin.