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Thanks for the meal
The Editor, Shortly before Christmas, a cousin and I went for a fish and chips lunch in Maple Ridge. Imagine our surprise when were told "the couple who just left took care of your bill." I have no idea who they were.
Jan 28, 2014 12:00 AM
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NELSON: A nice place to visit, but that's it
M y colleague, ironically paginated to my left, recently told me that he will be stationed in Toronto for a few months. "Gee, that's too bad," I commiserated, always the empathetic Vancouverite. He replied: "I don't think so.
Jan 23, 2014 12:00 AM
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RADIA: The Big Smoke is the place to be
I 'm writing this week's column from beautiful Toronto, Ont. No, I'm not being facetious; I really mean "beautiful." Yes, I used to be one of those people - like a lot of Vancouverites - who chided T.O.
Jan 23, 2014 12:00 AM
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Cyclists should be licenced
The Editor, Re. "Should cyclists be licensed and taxed?" (Face to Face, The Tri-City News, Jan. 10). I completely agree with Face to Face columnist Andy Radia on registration and taxing cyclists because some are not obeying traffic laws.
Jan 23, 2014 12:00 AM
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COLUMN: Taxpayer label breeds unneeded tensions
F ew labels irritate me more than that of being referred to as a taxpayer and of having the money governments spend referred to as taxpayers' dollars.
Jan 23, 2014 12:00 AM
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LRT still better than Rapid Bus
The Editor, Re. "Rapid bus as Evergreen link: Moore" (The Tri-City News, Jan. 15). Articulated rapid buses like those currently used in Metro Vancouver have a capacity of 120 passengers.
Jan 23, 2014 12:00 AM
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EDITORIAL: Talking taxes
Engaging citizens in the mundane task of budget setting is difficult for most cities.
Jan 23, 2014 12:00 AM
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EDITORIAL: Burke battle
News that the provincial government is selling 584 acres of land on Burke Mountain to pay off some bills may come as a shock to many people.
Jan 21, 2014 12:00 AM
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More rec centre cost info needed before tax increase
The Editor, Re. "Down or up?" (The Tri-City News, Jan. 17). The 1 to 1.5% proposed tax increase for the aging Port Coquitlam recreation complex and seniors centre was poorly presented in this year's 2014 Budget at a Glance .
Jan 21, 2014 12:00 AM
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Put Duck on plain, old boxes
The Editor, I enjoy seeing the utility boxes in the Tri-Cities with the local photographs on them. The one near the former site of the Wild Duck Inn, however, is just painted green - and with some graffiti on it.
Jan 16, 2014 12:00 AM
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