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Cyclists, stick to your lanes, please

Cyclists, stick to your lanes, please

The Editor, A recent letter to the editor about bicycles has prompted me to add my opinion. While cycling is a great, healthy sport, I think it's time cyclists learned to ride within the dedicated cycle lanes.
NELSON: P3s are good.. for hiding government debt

NELSON: P3s are good.. for hiding government debt

FACE TO FACE: Are P3s a good way to build public infrastructure projects? W hen we need a new bridge or hospital, it sounds comforting to know that it will be built through a public-private partnership, or P3 .
Who gets to decide about change - merchant or consumer?

Who gets to decide about change - merchant or consumer?

The Editor, I've noticed a growing trend when paying with cash: In three cases, I was intentionally short-changed.
Human litter hurts, say Canada geese

Human litter hurts, say Canada geese

The Editor, Re. "What a load of goose crap at park" (Letters, The Tri-City News, Aug. 8).
Thanks for help, Patricia Avenue people

Thanks for help, Patricia Avenue people

The Editor, After injuring my foot during a run on Patricia Avenue in Port Coquitlam, a very kind lady came out of her house and offered me a ride.
Port Mann Bridge tolls will be way too high

Port Mann Bridge tolls will be way too high

The Editor, I have written to so many elected officials and 99% have neglected to even respond. So, I thought I might just send a note your way. My dilemma is that the tolls on the Port Mann Bridge are going to cost me a fortune.
RADIA: Premier Clark is no homophobe

RADIA: Premier Clark is no homophobe

FACE TO FACE: Should Christy Clark have marched in Vancouver Pride Parade? P remier Christy Clark is under fire for not participating in last weekend's Pride Parade in downtown Vancouver.
NELSON: Clark played to political base at Pride Parade

NELSON: Clark played to political base at Pride Parade

FACE TO FACE: Should Christy Clark have marched in Vancouver Pride Parade? P remier Christy Clark should have marched in Vancouver's Pride Parade last Sunday.
Cost vs. value in B.C. pipeline debate

Cost vs. value in B.C. pipeline debate

The Editor, Re. "Desperate and unreasonable" (Face to Face, The Tri-City News, Aug. 3). I have just read the arguments about B.C.
What a load of garbage on Coquitlam streets

What a load of garbage on Coquitlam streets

The Editor, Occasionally, to add purpose to my walk through our neighbourhood, I take with me tools to pick up garbage dropped on the street.