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Slates, for & against

Slates, for & against

The Editor, I'm nonplussed over the controversy about a so-called slate with the Protect Coquitlam campaign. In an ideal democracy, people with common goals work together for the greater good of all members of society.
EDITORIAL: #IVoteBecause

EDITORIAL: #IVoteBecause

Voter turnout is dropping in all elections but it's most dismal at the municipal level, where, ironically people have the most say in what goes on.
EDITORIAL: Engage online

EDITORIAL: Engage online

The Tri-Cities doesn't have online voting - yet - but the interested voter can find out a lot about their candidates without leaving the comfort of their home or office.
MP Donnelly pushing slate politics in Port Moody

MP Donnelly pushing slate politics in Port Moody

The Editor, I have received a slick, glossy flyer from New Westminster-Coquitlam NDP MP Fin Donnelly in which he endorses a slate of candidates for the mayor and council of Port Moody. I am disturbed by this flyer for a number of reasons.
EDITORIAL: Get educated, get out & vote

EDITORIAL: Get educated, get out & vote

With civic elections less than a month away, some Tri-Cities residents may be complaining about the sheer number of candidates to consider.
Trustee's experience is what matters

Trustee's experience is what matters

The Editor, Re. "Trustee Alty should serve where she lives: Ginter" I have known Gail Alty, who is running for re-election as a Coquitlam school trustee, for many years both through my personal and professional life.
Inclusion helps the community

Inclusion helps the community

The Editor, Did you know that October is Community Inclusion Month in British Columbia? Every year since 1996, communities across B.C. have celebrated the gifts of people with developmental disabilities.
COLUMN: Distracted driving is a 'societal addiction'

COLUMN: Distracted driving is a 'societal addiction'

I was watching some old video footage of the drag races they used to hold out at the Boundary Bay airport years ago. Among many great old memories, I was listening to the announcer as he was describing the scene at the staging line.
EDITORIAL: Cut trustee pay

EDITORIAL: Cut trustee pay

Sometimes, hindsight is a great teacher.
Don't tax Legions

Don't tax Legions

The Editor, Re. "Decision on PoCo Legion tax exemption may be just first" (The Tri-City News, Oct. 17). The city of Port Coquitlam's tax exemption for the Royal Canadian Legion is a step in the right direction. Now, our MPs should take the next step.