Opinion

The Editor, I would like to recognize a very helpful and kind lady who lives in your community. I did not think at the time to get her address to be able to send a much appreciated thank you.

The Editor, Re. "Price too high to help too few" (Face to Face, The Tri-City News, March 9). In the latest Face to Face, columnist Andy Radia uses so-called research from the right-wing Fraser Institute to justify dropping bilingualism.

The Editor, Re. "Cooler heads unlikely to prevail in B.C. teachers dispute" (Opinion, The Tri-City News, March 7). Those who support Bill 22 and attack teachers can't argue beyond the issue of money.

FACE TO FACE: Does bilingualism work in Canada? Support for biculturalism in Canada doesn't come cheap. My colleague has parsimoniously pointed out the cost of operating in two official languages.

FACE TO FACE: Does bilingualism work in Canada? It seems former prime minister Pierre Trudeau had two objectives when it came to his policy of official bilingualism.

The Editor, Re. "Is enough being done to control pooches and their poo ?" (Face to Face, The Tri-City News, March 2). When I read this Face to Face, I immediately felt the need to respond.

The Editor As a learner-support teacher, one of my goals is to increase my students' receptive and expressive vocabularies.

Spring break came early for School District 43 students thanks to the teachers' walkout this week. Thirty thousand students were off for three days and will be back on a two-week break when the bell rings Friday afternoon.

The Editor, As a learner support teacher, one of my goals is to increase my students' receptive and expressive vocabularies.

The Editor, The letter writer originally submitted this letter to Premier Christy Clark. I am a quiet sit back type of person and tend not to use my voice except on voting day. Today however I choose to speak up.