Opinion

The Editor, Being stuck in traffic is not something I enjoy. I, like most, get in line, wait my turn, and slowly but surely make my way.

The Editor, Re: Riverview pilot will shut down, The Tri-City News , Jan. 25, 2012.

VICTORIA - Teachers in parts of B.C. wore black on Friday to mark the 10thanniversary of legislation that their union insists "stripped" their "right" to control staffing levels in public schools.

Young people are playing Russian Roulette if they take ecstasy. But how many of them understand the risks of the game.

Living south of the forty-ninth-parallel, I have to admit that on a regular basis, I am reminded of how lucky I am to be a Canadian. We have social systems in place that are the envy of many average Americans.

Concern about concussions has prompted the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association to ban body-checking for tweens and teens playing in recreation and house leagues.

I am a little surprised at the pund itry's response to the Stephen Harper government's introduction of the Office of Religious Freedom.

Why do we need an Office of Religious Freedom? Is not freedom of religion firmly enshrined in Canada, not only in the Bill of Rights but also in Section 2 of the Charter of rights and freedoms? So why do we need this office now?Admittedly, there are

The Editor, Re. "Mayors demand audit of TransLink" (The Tri-City News, Jan. 20).

The Editor, As a parent of a young child at Glen elementary school in Coquitlam, I am concerned for mine and my child's safety. Every day, I walk my child to and from school.