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COLUMN: A new, stitch-free view of 'universal' health care

COLUMN: A new, stitch-free view of 'universal' health care

I 'm writing to shed some light - and perhaps, a "tier" or two - on a subject that I've been examining a little too closely.
Anger at testimony

Anger at testimony

The Editor, Re. "'Boundaries' were problem for Plehanov" (The Tri-City News, Feb. 15). Each time I read another article about Aleksandr Plehanov, my blood boils.
EDITORIAL: Should Coquitlam consider year-round schooling?

EDITORIAL: Should Coquitlam consider year-round schooling?

Vancouver School Board is considering year-round schooling, with pilot schools to start eliminating the long summer break and replacing it with more frequent but shorter breaks.
History repeats

History repeats

The Editor, Re. "BCPSEA offers 'correction' on Bill 28 ruling" (Letters, The Tri-City News, Feb. 10).
NELSON: There are ways to save money other than raising pension age

NELSON: There are ways to save money other than raising pension age

FACE TO FACE: Should the feds raise Canadians' pension eligibility to 67 years? OK. We get the Canada pension math. Pensions will cost Canada more in the future.
ATV does not belong on a school field

ATV does not belong on a school field

The Editor, Why does a skiff of snow invite so many to hop on their ATVs and snowmobiles, and tear around the streets and school yards? I was enjoying the last snowfall with my daughters by tobogganing down the hill at Montgomery middle school, along
BCPSEA offers 'correction' on Bill 28 ruling

BCPSEA offers 'correction' on Bill 28 ruling

The Editor, Re. "Labour disputes are the law of the land," (Letters, The Tri-City News, Feb. 8). The comments of Jim Watson in his letter to the editor are patently false and require correction. Mr.
RADIA: Moving Canada's pension age to 67 is necessary

RADIA: Moving Canada's pension age to 67 is necessary

FACE TO FACE: Should the feds raise Canadians' pension eligibility to 67 years? Prime Minister Stephen Harper sure did cause a big stir last week when he hinted that his government might raise the eligibility for Old Age Security to 67.
EDITORIAL: Eyes were opened by Brar's welfare experiment

EDITORIAL: Eyes were opened by Brar's welfare experiment

Thin, visibly strained but impassioned, Surrey-Fleetwood NDP MLA Jagrup Brar ended his month-long experiment to live on welfare a changed man, so he says.
COLUMN: Coquitlam Mountie explains traffic strategy

COLUMN: Coquitlam Mountie explains traffic strategy

Recently, a few Tri-City residents have expressed their frustration at witnessing fellow road users breaking the law and getting away with it.