Opinion

The Editor, Re: "Farmland fate a test for parties" (The Tri-City News, June 4). For Tom Fletcher, a fan of the recent ALR bill, only "a flood of exclusions of prime agricultural land" might make the concerns about it "at least partially true.

The Editor, Re. "Four views on off-leash dogs, parks, trails and bike riders" (Letters, The Tri-City News, June 6). I have a dog and walk those Coquitlam trails two to three times a day.

D espite the beating the teachers are taking lately, I had to promise I wouldn't talk about education this time - enough's enough.

Has the world gone dog crazy? It might surprise you to know that Canada isn't among the top 10 countries for dog ownership - in fact, Brazil is notably pro-dog, as are the U.S., China and Russia.

O n one hand, you can't fault the B.C. government for trying. On the other, its enthusiasm for consulting British Columbians on public policy and pending legislation seems a little wanting.

T he summer weather is upon us, which means if I want to find my colleague opposite on any given afternoon, I'd best check the local golf courses. Jim, like a lot of retirees, is an avid golfer. It's a game he really enjoys. I just don't get it.

The Editor, Re. "Keep your dogs on leash on Coquitlam River trail" (Letters, The Tri-City News, May 30). Dog leash bylaws are like speed limits in that strict enforcement would probably result in the majority of people getting tickets.

The Editor, Re. "No glass makes no sense" (Letters, The Tri-City News, May 23). I could not agree more with Nicole Parton's letter. Yes, recycling works when it is easy for the consumer.

Coquitlam council put fear over principle this week when it failed to add a "buy local" clause in its procurement policy.

A poll conducted by Insights West, in conjunction with Black Press (owner of The Tri-City News ), shows that high gas prices are having a significant effect on people's day-to-day lives.