Opinion

Dear Editor, My family lived in Richmond during the 1950s, a short 10 years after the end of the Second World War, and we were all aware of how our government had overreacted after the attack on Pearl Harbour and unjustifiably confiscated the propert

Dear Editor, Re: “Council tackles mega homes management,” News , June 18.

Open letter to Richmond mayor and councillors: I’ve been trying to figure out what’s going on with the oversized-houses bylaw.

With Monday, June 15 being the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, I thought I’d express some thoughts on the subject. One of the most prominent causes of elder abuse and neglect are: caregiver burnout, pre-existing family dynamics, and ignorance.

Recently, I took a rag to wipe the rain drops off my brand new clothesline and got something I hadn’t bargained for, something sinister and black. Grime! Or, to call it by another name, pollution.

Dear Editor, Re: Poll Support For Vacant Home Tax — News, June 4, 2015. If Coun.

Dear Editor, Several days ago, my son was in a hurry to catch a train in Richmond. Without considering the consequence, he ran for the train without validating the pack of tickets I bought for him.

Dear Editor, Garry Point is not the same anymore and hasn’t been for quite sometime. Every Monday morning, when the weather is nice, families retreat here ... which is great. BUT CLEAN UP YOUR DARN MESS FOLKS, it’s not your kitchen! Thanks.

Dear Editor, A while back, I read about the windfall of funds the City of Richmond received from our local casino. Now, I’m seeing my property tax go up by almost $1,000 this year.

Dear Editor, I wish to call upon the City of Richmond to investigate the impact that so-called double drive-thrus have on our air quality.