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EDITORIAL: Don't make our kids criminals

EDITORIAL: Don't make our kids criminals

Coquitlam's proposed Street and Traffic Bylaw would regulate the use of skateboards, longboards, in-line skates, scooters and similar non-motorized conveyances on city streets.
Is plastic distributed by city of Coquitlam recyclable?

Is plastic distributed by city of Coquitlam recyclable?

The Editor, I find it ironic that the plastic, biodegradable wrapping that contained the information on the new Coquitlam recycling guidelines that took effect July 1 is not recyclable.
Learning Improvement Fund isn't the answer for education in B.C.

Learning Improvement Fund isn't the answer for education in B.C.

The Editor, I keep hearing government representatives referring to the Learning Improvement Fund as if it is some kind of resolution to the class size and composition problem. They seem confused as to why teachers aren't appreciative of this fund.
PoCo granny and grandson are thrilled at gift of bike

PoCo granny and grandson are thrilled at gift of bike

The Editor, Last Friday, I was at Sun Valley Park in Port Coquitlam with my grandson. While we were playing at the playground, a man approached us pushing a small boy's bike. He wanted to know if my grandson had a bike.
Why park equipment in handicapped stalls at Newport Village?

Why park equipment in handicapped stalls at Newport Village?

The Editor, In the past few years, I have noticed that whenever Port Moody's Newport Village has need of a storage space to place either cherry picker-type equipment (such as that shown in the photo accompanying this letter) or excess snow during hea
We need cleaner energy, not a pipeline

We need cleaner energy, not a pipeline

The Editor, Kinder Morgan is trying to convince the public to accept its plan to twin the Trans Mountain Pipeline to expand its capacity. I tried to learn of its scientific evidence by attending the meeting June 25 at Port Moody city hall.
Correction on city of Coquitlam contract spending

Correction on city of Coquitlam contract spending

The Editor, Re. "City contracts topic at Sept. workshop" (The Tri-City News, June 18). In the above-referenced article, it is noted that the city of Coquitlam has awarded $100 million in contracts to Coquitlam businesses over the last three years.
Jogger who fell at Buntzen Lake says 'thanks for the help'

Jogger who fell at Buntzen Lake says 'thanks for the help'

The Editor, I was jogging around Buntzen Lake Sunday morning and just about at end of the jog, near the dog park, I took quite a tumble.
NELSON: Public sector workers such as B.C. teachers deserve the right to bargain

NELSON: Public sector workers such as B.C. teachers deserve the right to bargain

Do public sector unions have a role to play in Canada? It's not that complicated, Andy: Public sector unions aren't evil.
RADIA: BCTF dispute shows why Canada should outlaw public sector unions

RADIA: BCTF dispute shows why Canada should outlaw public sector unions

Do public sector unions have a role to play in Canada? T he labour dispute involving British Columbia's public school teachers is a perfect example of why we need to outlaw public sector unions in this country.