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COLUMN: We must put both hearts and schools in order

COLUMN: We must put both hearts and schools in order

"There is no particular substantive reform I would recommend - because no single reform will account for much difference.
EDITORIAL: Amanda Todd, fame and Google

EDITORIAL: Amanda Todd, fame and Google

Adiminutive girl from Port Coquitlam with a beautiful smile who liked nice clothes, struggled a bit at school and wanted to be liked by her peers made history in 2012, according to a report by Google .
Port Moody tax increases too high

Port Moody tax increases too high

The Editor, A letter to Port Moody M ayor Mike Clay and city council: How can Port Moody's elected council even think of a nearly 7% increase in property taxes for 2013? I know some members of this council have tried to resist some increases in expen
There should be no tax increase in Coquitlam

There should be no tax increase in Coquitlam

COQUITLAM The Editor, Re. "3.34% tax hike in C oquitlam" (The Tri-City News, Dec. 5).
We should be accepting of all - and say, 'Merry Christmas'

We should be accepting of all - and say, 'Merry Christmas'

The Editor, I am writing because I have heard from the Christian parents at my children's school and other parents from other schools that their schools only allow " Happy Holidays " as the term for the Christmas holidays.
Electric fence damaged, bears at risk

Electric fence damaged, bears at risk

The Editor, There has been considerable damage to the electric fence protecting the blueberry fields at 4400 Oliver Rd. in Coquitlam.
Little Port Coquitlam tree gets an unnecessary trimming

Little Port Coquitlam tree gets an unnecessary trimming

The Editor, I have the lovely opportunity of living adjacent to the Traboulay PoCo Trail.
EDITORIAL: Look both ways on pedestrian safety

EDITORIAL: Look both ways on pedestrian safety

The recent spate of pedestrian hit-and-runs has B.C.'s justice minister looking into ways to make our roads safer.
EDITORIAL: Suicides: To cover or not to cover?

EDITORIAL: Suicides: To cover or not to cover?

News media usually avoid writing about suicides but still reported extensively on the death of Port Coquitlam teen Amanda Todd and her name continues to be mentioned in stories dealing with youth mental health, online luring and bullying.
It's the spirit of holiday greetings, not the words, that matter at Christmas

It's the spirit of holiday greetings, not the words, that matter at Christmas

The Editor, Re. "Merry Christmas" (Letters, The Tri-City News, Nov. 28). Since the dawn of All-Saints Day (the day after Halloween for the rest of us), Christmas has emanated from my radio and TV.