Opinion

Education was hardly a burning issue in the provincial election, leaving many educators, trustees and administrators - not to mention parents - scratching their heads.

I t's no secret that my colleague opposite and I have different opinions about politics. Some of our contrasting beliefs, however, might be attributed to our difference in age (and no, that's not my clever way of calling him an old man).

The Editor, Re. "Reimer may stay on council" (The Tri-City News, May 17).

A nother provincial election has come and gone and, again, with disappointingly low voter turnout. People have their own perspectives, of course, on why they don't vote. There are some good reasons but mostly not.

Acity council post is often a stepping stone to higher office so it shouldn't come as a surprise to see several new MLAs hailing from local governments.

M y young, tea party colleague over there called me a "fuddy duddy" when I suggested we should do something about election sign carpet-bombing.

The Editor, Re. "Piprell out as library director, city of Coq. seeks replacement" (The Tri-City News, May 17). I am trying hard to understand the justification for the dismissal of Rhian Piprell as the director of the Coquitlam Public Library.

The Editor, Re. "Bears busy & hungry" (The Tri-City News, May 8).

The Editor, I was pleased with the decision of Port Moody city council on May 14 to follow Coun.

Congratulations on your stunning win. Now, with a secure mandate for the next four years, it's time to stop campaigning and get on with the business of running the government.