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RADIA: Experience a key (he knows now)

RADIA: Experience a key (he knows now)

I n 2005, I ran for Coquitlam city council. I was young - at least younger - and promised more police officers, more sports fields and lower property taxes. They were all great ideas but were they doable? To be honest, I didn't have a clue.
EDITORIAL: It's crucial: vote

EDITORIAL: It's crucial: vote

Don't be lulled into thinking that this weekend's byelection for two Coquitlam councillor positions doesn't mean much because the two jobs will last for just one year.
There's no getting around some cheats

There's no getting around some cheats

The Editor, Re. "TransLink expects cheating to be rare with Compass card" (The Tri-City News, Oct. 18). Anyone who has spent some time in London, Paris, Tokyo, etc.
Save Riverview from BC Liberals

Save Riverview from BC Liberals

The Editor, In a letter to the editor I wrote to The Tri-City News in August 2007, I warned that we better be vigilant to protect Riverview Hospital lands from the BC Liberal government when Rich Coleman was proposing 7,000 market homes be built inst
BURPEE: Home is where the heart, health and hope are

BURPEE: Home is where the heart, health and hope are

Home. It is our sanctuary, a place of safety, warmth and security. Where we hang our hat and keep family memories. Homelessness.
No 'god' needed in anthem

No 'god' needed in anthem

The Editor, Re. "Should the lyrics of 'O Canada' be changed?" (Face to Face, The Tri-City News, Oct. 11). I read with interest Andy Radia's and Jim Nelson's Face to Face columns in the Friday edition. Mr.
EDITORIAL: Silver alert

EDITORIAL: Silver alert

The nightmare faced by the Noh family after Shin Noh went missing a month ago could be faced by any family.
Riverview's future

Riverview's future

The Editor, I wonder how many committees and studies we will need to have about the Riverview Hospital lands before the provincial government gets the message that the people of Coquitlam and surrounding areas treasure the property.
Coquitlam must hear businesses

Coquitlam must hear businesses

The Editor, Re. "City gets biz honour as it also receives biz criticism" (The Tri-City News, Oct. 9).
At a mall not near you, SELECTION

At a mall not near you, SELECTION

The Editor, Re. "Is cross-border shopping un-Canadian or understandable?" (Face to Face, The Tri-City News, Sept. 27). I'm opening a store. It's for cross-border shoppers.