Opinion

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "Walmart goes before council again," News, Oct. 9. I live on Alexandra Road, across the street from the proposed Wal-Mart, and have biked, walked and driven past the largest tree in the area hundreds of times.

Mission, B.C. - The Editor: Re: "Paralympic medalist inspires young Muslims," News, Oct 4. Thank you for your excellent article by Phillip Raphael on Paralympian Walter Wu. I had the pleasure of meeting Walter a few years back, as well as his father.

So they're going to replace the tunnel! As someone who uses it, (who doesn't?) I'm ecstatic. But then my scepticism starts up.

Steveston - The Editor, Re: "Road paving short-sighted," Letters, Oct. 4. Like Mr. Draper, I too live in Richmond and am a long-term employee at the airport, having to endure the heavy traffic on my way to work.

Richmond - The Editor, I agree with Chak Au's stand that we have a responsibility to preserve, restore and protect our land.

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "Young writers made to feel less alone," News, Oct. 4. This really was a great piece, since it all is true. Young writers nowadays don't have a place to become well known.

Richmond - The Editor, I am writing to oppose construction at the site of Alderbridge and 4 Road/Garden City.

Once again, the Conservative government charged blindly into ideological battle this week with a decision to deny heroin to Vancouver addicts involved in a clinical research project.

The sensitive and sometimes murky world of socalled "ethnic politics" continues to engulf both major political parties.

Richmond - The Editor, Christy Clark has promised a new high level bridge to replace the George Massy Tunnel.While the bridge will likely resolve the traffic issue at No. 5 Road and Steveston Hwy.