Opinion

The Editor, Re: "Raccoons attack dog," News, July 27. At the beginning of this year, I heard a loud knocking on my glass patio door. I went to see what it was and as usual, it was my cat wanting to come in.

The tail end of July is traditionally the sleepy season for politics. We can expect a month off from council meetings in most communities.

The Editor, This evening I watched as new family home owners removed the cement barrier they had put up around the edging of their property at Cantrell and Calders roads. I went and asked the gentleman why he was doing so.

The Editor, Has anyone but me noticed the rampant disregard for our speed limits? I, for one, drive for a living and encounter all forms of speeding on a daily basis.

The Editor, During the past few weeks I have read many negative letters criticizing how terrible it is that the government is opening a recovery house in the local area.

The tax revolt that appears to be simmering in this province has the potential to turn the provincial political scene on its head, with serious ramifications for our two main parties and the interest groups that support them.

The Editor, Terra Nova Park is only a tiny sliver of Richmond's total area.

The Editor, Milan Ilich has been called a man who made dreams a reality. Certainly for the Richmond Caring Place he was that and more.

April is supposed to be the cruelest month, but for local taxpayers, it might just be July.

The Editor, Re: "Friend's need inspires girl," News, July 20.