Opinion

News media usually avoid writing about suicides but still reported extensively on the death of Port Coquitlam teen Amanda Todd and her name continues to be mentioned in stories dealing with youth mental health, online luring and bullying.

The Editor, Re. "Merry Christmas" (Letters, The Tri-City News, Nov. 28). Since the dawn of All-Saints Day (the day after Halloween for the rest of us), Christmas has emanated from my radio and TV.

On Dec. 10, Port Coquitlam city council will consider a bylaw that would make it illegal for people in a public place or online to make objectionable, intimidating or humiliating comments causing physical or emotional distress.

FACE TO FACE: Would Justin Trudeau make a good Liberal leader - or PM? F ull disclosure before I start this week's column: I am extremely jealous of Justin Trudeau 's hair.

T he latest report from Children and Youth Representative Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond is aptly titled "Trauma, Turmoil and Tragedy.

The Editor, Re. "Ambition beats commitment" (Opinion, The Tri-City News, Nov. 27).

FACE TO FACE: Would Justin Trudeau make a good Liberal leader - or PM? T his year's political smash hit may well be Trudeaumania II, starring Justin Trudeau as the virile new Liberal leader.

The Editor, Re. "Enbridge VP makes pitch" (The Tri-City News, Nov. 23). It was quite a disappointment to see that Tom Fletcher was given the task of interviewing Janet Holder, a vice-president at Enbridge. Given Mr.

One year ago, Selina Robinson and Linda Reimer asked for your vote. Next spring, they'll ask for your vote again. Your money, too. Robinson and Reimer are Coquitlam city councillors. Each announced her plan to run for council in October 2011.

The Editor, My spiritual beliefs transcend the boundaries of any one religion but I've always celebrated Christmas .