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EDITORIAL: Bad habits

EDITORIAL: Bad habits

It shouldn't come as a great surprise that a recent ICBC survey found many parents are passing along poor driving habits to their teenagers.
Shelter animals need love and, crucially, new homes

Shelter animals need love and, crucially, new homes

The Editor, My name is Elyse and I am 11 years old. I want to collect money to spend on the animals at the Coquitlam animal shelter. All the dogs do is sit in there kennels, get walks and wait to be welcomed into a loving home.
COLUMN: 'Roughing it' isn't all it's cracked up to be

COLUMN: 'Roughing it' isn't all it's cracked up to be

I 've always considered myself to be an outdoorsy person. I grew up camping every summer and fished often with my dad and grandpa.
RADIA: Even Americans praise Harper

RADIA: Even Americans praise Harper

T here is violent conflict between Israel and Hamas. Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to exercise his geopolitical muscle in Ukraine. Violence has erupted in Libya. The Taliban are regaining strength in Afghanistan.
Animals have no idea what's behind bangs and flashes

Animals have no idea what's behind bangs and flashes

The Editor, Re. "Fireworks are bad for both pets and wildlife" (Letters, The Tri-City News, July 25). I read with interest Tracy Riddell's excellent letter and I agree.
Fireworks are bad for both pets and wildlife

Fireworks are bad for both pets and wildlife

The Editor Last year at this time, I expressed my concerns about the city of Port Moody's decision to discharge fireworks in Burrard Inlet - an area rich in wildlife like purple martins, osprey, herons, eagles and harbour seals, to name a few - direc
Take steps on climate crisis

Take steps on climate crisis

The Editor, A letter to MP James Moore: I want you to know that I am very concerned about the impact of climate crisis is having on our environment and our children's future.
EDITORIAL: Common sense

EDITORIAL: Common sense

He's your best friend and he's miserable without you. Besides, you'll only be a few minutes.
EDITORIAL: We'll see if speed kills

EDITORIAL: We'll see if speed kills

It's getting quicker to get around parts of British Columbia. Earlier this month, the provincial government announced new, higher speed limits on 35 sections of rural highways, with more promised for later in the summer.
New garbage system does not reduce service

New garbage system does not reduce service

The Editor, Re. "Was this wrong time to go down to bi-weekly?" (Letters, The Tri-City News, July 18). To claim that you are being asked to reduce your garbage by 50% is confused and inaccurate.