Opinion

This week is Veterans Week all across Canada, where our nation pauses to reflect on the sacrifices made by Canadians at the request of their country, and to remember the over 117,000 who lost their lives in the service of our great nation.

Dear Editor, Re: “Halloween no horror for firefighters,” News , Nov. 4. Let’s be honest (and grateful), the reason Halloween didn’t result in many calls for the fire department is because our mini-monsoon chased the troublemakers indoors.

Dear Editor, Re: “What’s the point of a pier at Garry?” Letters, Nov. 4 . I wish to express complete agreement with Mr. Assaly regarding the unnecessary pier at Garry Point.

Dear Editor, As I take the Railway Greenway every day to school, I have noticed that they have been building a new curb. This has caused citizens such as myself to have to walk on the sidewalk.

Dear Editor, Regarding the recent environmental concerns on upgrading the habitat area and constructing a jet fuel tank facility on the south arm of the Fraser River, I have certain questions and doubts at the root of the issues.

Dear Editor, I believe the government needs to better enforce the current laws of driving while using a mobile phone. Every year more than 1.3 million crashes in North America are caused by cell phone distraction.

Dear Editor, We all wear poppies on Nov. 11 to commemorate the end of the “War to End all Wars.

Dear Editor, Re: “Inspector Recycle to be hired by city,” News , Oct. 28. “Hallelujah! It’s about time,” I thought as I read the News’ story about the city hiring an inspector to curb demolition waste.

Dear Editor, I’m not sure why a few of the legion patrons, including myself, a senior citizen, were left stranded on Halloween night. We had called for a taxi cab a few hours ahead and none came.

Dear Editor, While I applaud Allison Carver for her recent letter to the Richmond News , (Youth yearns for voting change, Letters Oct. 30) I must fundamentally oppose the poorly thought out idea to lower the voting age.