Opinion

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 .

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.

The city of Port Coquitlam is projecting a historic drop in taxes this year owing to a number of operational factors that Mayor Greg Moore says will save money in the long run.

A dmit it, you probably caught your breath for a moment when you reached into your mailbox and grasped that brown envelope from BC Assessment in your fingers.

The Editor, Re. "Lack of control of SD43 finances" (The Tri-City News, Jan. 15). Thank you, KPMG, for validating what I said nine months ago.

W hen I was in Grade 6, I got a C- in Math. I hated my teacher, I always rushed through my homework and I didn't pay attention in class (I had finally noticed girls and was too busy ogling Nikki).

The Editor, Re. "Should cyclists be licensed and taxed?" (Face to Face, The Tri-City News, Jan. 10). I totally agree with Face to Face columnist Andy Radia's view: Cyclists should pay and be licensed, and bikes should have licence plates.

I give a D to people lathered about Surrey and Maple Ridge districts' dropping of letter grades from elementary school report cards. What does my D mean? Smarten up, buster. At what? And how? Never mind, just smarten up.

Changes to Port Moody's official community plan have created some sharp divisions in the community - and around the council table.

The Editor, Thank you, thank you, thank you. I can't thank you enough for your support, thoughtfulness, kindness and generosity. The theft of my dog Hunter's stroller one week before Christmas was a huge shock.