Opinion

WHAT WE THINK: 'Twas the week before Christmas and the bars, they were hopping hoping to catch patrons who'd finished their shopping. When all of a sudden, what should appear but B.C. liquor law changes for much cheaper beer. Old Mrs.

The Editor, Re. "Moore apologizes for 'insensitive' remarks" (tricitynews.com, Dec. 16). I know I am not alone when I express my disgust with MP James Moore's insensitive and shameful comments with regards to child poverty not being his problem.

The Editor, Re. "End to home mail delivery and hikes to stamp prices raises concerns" (tricitynews.com, Dec. 11).

R emember when Port Coquitlam city workers dumped peat moss in an area where a homeless man was known to camp? The media and public savaged the city for weeks and PoCo's reputation for empathy for the homeless was set back 20 years.

To some, it's a perk enjoyed in older neighbourhoods and subsidized by newer ones. To others, home mail delivery is a public institution and the elderly and disabled will be hurt if it's discontinued.

T he provincial government has ordered BC Hydro to permanently remove Burrard Thermal's power-generating equipment in 2016.

The Editor, I'm writing today to share a story of kindness and generosity. I'm a single mother of a two-year-old girl. Recently, all our belongings were stolen from my car.

L ast Monday, Port Coquitlam city council voted in favour of allowing a temporary homeless shelter to operate out of Grace Church on Kingsway Avenue in January.

School District 43 was in a tough spot last winter after discovering that it over-spent on salaries and expenses by about $8 million and had to make some tough decisions to bring its budget in line with government funding.

The Editor, Re. "2.8% tax hike on homes" (The Tri-City News, Dec. 4). Again, Coquitlam is reaching into our pockets with yet another yearly tax increase. They are calling it the "good news budget.