Opinion

It's officially summer and if you think it's time to take a break from politics, public meetings and the like, think again. The fun has just begun.

The Editor, Has the B.C. Ministry of Environment's Conservation Office gone completely mad? I am absolutely beside myself with anger that they and the RCMP can be so callous in their treatment of these bears.

The Editor, Re: "More consultation ordered on Parkland" (The Tri-City News, June 12) We have lived on Poirier Street since July 1959 and our five children attended Parkland. We were so shocked to hear of School District 43's plans to sell off 1.

S urely our response to the homeless can't be to dump disgusting substances on the places where they pitch their tents. Despite transparent attempts to minimize it, that's what happened in Port Coquitlam.

After 34 NDP MLAs were sworn in to continue a stretch of opposition that will reach at least 16 years, leader Adrian Dix took a few questions about his future.

The Editor, Two Coquitlam councillors are heading to Victoria as a result of the recent provincial election. This certainly speaks to the quality of talent that makes up our elected city officials.

Coquitlam city politicians are undervaluing their jobs if they think they can do without two of eight councillors at the council and committee table from now until the next election 17 months away.

The Editor, Today, while attending the Royal Bank at Newport Village in Port Moody, I parked adjacent to the handicapped stall immediately in front of the bank.

Longboarding has come under public scrutiny after two young adults in West Vancouver swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle and hit a truck, injuring themselves in the process.

M y colleague opposite and I want to weigh in on "Hotel Gate.