Opinion

W hales have shorter gestation periods. For the third time since the Local Government Elections Task Force tabled its report, the B.C. government has been stricken with a case of cold feet.

The Editor, Somebody has to say something. At Tuesday night's Port Moody committee of the whole meeting, Coun. Rick Glumac called Mayor Clay "cowardly." Coun. Glumac's comment was way out of line. Port Moody deserves better.

FACE TO FACE: Should Port Moody city councillors get a pay raise? S hould Port Moody city councillors get a raise? According to reports, some councillors are looking to increase their salaries to bring in line with the compensation packages of their

The Editor, Re. "1,000 school-age kids going hungry" (The Tri-City News, Sept. 6).

The Editor, Re. "Is it a big deal that Liberal leader Justin Trudeau smoked pot?" (Face to Face, The Tri-City News, Sept. 6). While Face to Face columnist Andy Radia raises some good points, I couldn't agree more with columnist Jim Nelson .

The Editor, Kudos to our city's workers. Thanks to the clerical, planning, engineering and inspecting staff who helped my husband and I as we constructed an addition to our house over a series of years. Their information and advice was invaluable.

FACE TO FACE: Is it a big deal that Liberal leader Justin Trudeau smoked pot? I n the past, I've used this space to write in favour of legalization of marijuana.

The Editor, Russian legislation now effectively bans any public display of support or even mere acceptance of so-called "non-traditional" sexuality.

FACE TO FACE: Is it a big deal that Liberal leader Justin Trudeau smoked pot? A ndy, Andy, Andy. The instrument has not been invented that could measure my indifference to Justin Trudeau's marijuana usage .

Classrooms weren't the only places where lessons were delivered last year and School District 43 may just be better for it. The board room at the Coquitlam district office on Poirier Street was another place where more than a few lessons were taught.