Opinion

Dear Editor, During Homelessness Action Week in October, the community of Richmond came together to support the annual Richmond Homeless Connect. This year, more than 50 guests were welcomed.

Dear Editor, Re: “Is it ‘Happy Holidays’ or ‘Merry Christmas’ Reporters go head-to-head” News Dec. 23, 24. Thank you Alan Campbell for being reasonable. Graeme Wood I have a few words for you — with respect.

Graeme Wood is OK with the 'Holidays,' while Alan Campbell insists it should be 'Christmas' all the way: Check out their arguments below

I am imagining an English-speaking Martian landing his flying saucer in Richmond this week.

A Christmas card just for you and everyone else. Merry Christmas, Richmond News readers! I’ve enjoyed serving you this year as a columnist and carrier. The carrier part was such an experience that I’ll write about it in a later column.

Dear Editor: No money for public transit but $3.

Dear Editor, Re: “Banish silly expressions,” Letters Dec. 18. Thanks to Victor Godin for his letter. I found it very amusing, and it prompted me to think of my own “favourite” silly expression: Literally.

Dear Editor, Re: “Mayor: Big question marks over $3.5 billion toll bridge,” News Dec. 18 I have been trying to stay abreast of what is going on with the (Massey) tunnel replacement. BC Hydro had open meetings.

Dear Editor, A few years ago my husband took our son to the Downtown Eastside. After they got home my son, Liam, asked if we could make 100 sandwiches and take them down to the homeless. Well, things happen and time passes, but he kept asking.

Dear Editor, Re: “Library hours cut back,” News , Dec. 16. The priorities of this mayor and council are mind boggling. The library is asking for an additional $200,000 in funding, but the powers that be said “no.