Opinion

The Editor, It's been approximately one year since I attended a Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce luncheon where the TransLink mayors' council and the provincial government announced they had reached a memorandum of understanding to co-operate I can't t

It's always the same. We drive to a store to get the assorted essentials of our daily lives: peanut butter, milk, bread, cat food, laundry detergent and of course, a little chocolate for mommy.

Metro Vancouver's revival of a proposal to slap a levy on shipping containers moving through the region might give cash-strapped homeowners and commuters a break.

The Editor, Re. "Gloves off early in Coquitlam mayoral race" (The Tri-City News, Sept. 9) and "Attack on mayor 'surprised' reader" (Letters, The Tri-City News, Sept. 21). I read the article regarding Mayor Richard Stewart and Coun.

The Editor, Ray and Donna Litram, their family and friends, wish to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to the City of Coquitlam employees who organized and created on their own time a sign named "Littleman Lane" and had it installed at the

The Editor, Two recent newsworthy stories have shocked and angered me with respect to the continuing waste of taxpayers' money by elected politicians and the senior bureaucrats they employ on our behalf.

FACE TO FACE: Are official civic slates or parties good for municipal elections? My colleague thinks candidates for municipal office should seek election under the banners of political parties.

FACE TO FACE: Are official civic slates or parties good for municipal elections? In 2005, I was proud to run for Coquitlam city council as part of the Coquitlam First slate.

To the Editor: Re. "Colony Farm plan raises alarm bells" (The Tri-City News, Sept. 19). I invite the city councils of Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam to look at the draft plan for Colony Farm through a wider lens.

A13% drop in the number of Coquitlam residents willing to accept higher taxes for city services doesn't signal a tax revolt.