Opinion

The voice is a powerful instrument. Whether delivering a political speech or performing a song, our voices can be a moving mode of communication. We go to school for years, where we strengthen our vocabularies and learn to speak eloquently.

The Editor, As P.T. Barnum observed, "There is a sucker born every minute." And with the regional mayors goose-stepping in unison with TransLink's demand for more money, it seems we are governed by suckers.

The Editor, So why are we discussing a municipal auditor general? Wasn't the introduction of the Community Charter in 2004 designed to balance greater municipal autonomy with greater municipal accountability? Have we been sold another bill-of-goods?

Heritage Minister and Tri-City MP James Moore has an opportunity to save the day for the RCMP in British Columbia if he can play the role of conciliatory intervener in the current federal-provincial imbroglio over contract negotiations.

FACE TO FACE: Gordon Campbell is getting the Order of B.C. Too soon? Iam deeply indifferent about whether Gordon Campbell deserves the Order of B.C. In fact, the instrument has not been invented that could measure my indifference.

The Editor, Re. "Look at the big picture on Colony Farm plan" (Letters, The Tri-City News, Sept. 23). I did look at the big picture for the plans at Colony Farm.

The Editor, It's been approximately one year since I attended a Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce luncheon where the TransLink mayors' council and the provincial government announced they had reached a memorandum of understanding to co-operate I can't t

It's always the same. We drive to a store to get the assorted essentials of our daily lives: peanut butter, milk, bread, cat food, laundry detergent and of course, a little chocolate for mommy.

Metro Vancouver's revival of a proposal to slap a levy on shipping containers moving through the region might give cash-strapped homeowners and commuters a break.

The Editor, Re. "Gloves off early in Coquitlam mayoral race" (The Tri-City News, Sept. 9) and "Attack on mayor 'surprised' reader" (Letters, The Tri-City News, Sept. 21). I read the article regarding Mayor Richard Stewart and Coun.