Opinion

The Richmond Public Library Children's librarians, have compiled a list of Remembrance Day books for children this week:

Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse The apocalypse wasn’t bad news for everyone, and every end of the world is a new beginning.

Dear Editor, “8 lanes not enough,” Letters , Oct. 31 Well done, Greg Halsey-Brandt. Your appreciation for the bridge instead of the tunnel is well-founded. There will be much less environmental devastation with the bridge than the extra tunnel.

Occasionally, when I pass the temporary modular housing on Alderbridge Way, I see something that puts a smile on my face. I see people sitting outside on the steps, talking with one another. It’s an unusual sight nowadays.

Dear Editor, As we move on from Halloween to Christmas, pumpkins to presents, I ask you to take a moment on Remembrance Day to remember the fallen: the veterans who survived and those who serve now, who gave us the freedom to continue to celebrate th

It’s time for a mixed bag of topics. First a couple of tasty international wines available in local stores. From the beautiful Adelaide Hills in South Australia, there’s the Wolf Blass Gold Label 2015 Chardonnay ($24.99).

Dear Editor, Re: “Sandwich Board threat riles merchants,” News, Oct. 24. This story riles me, too. I cannot believe the city is being so unreasonable over this issue.

Dear Editor, Re: “Gym for Dummies,” column, online. I could sense Shelly Civkin’s frustration in her column. As an ‘under 30’ individual who also utilizes our community gyms, I feel a right to respond to her article.

Richmond Public Library recently received a bunch of brand-new graphic novels which prompted me to revisit this genre. When I saw New World , I was immediately drawn to the striking artwork and knew I had to read this book.

To the editor, Re: “Chamber pushes for more lanes in tunnel,” News , Oct. 24 Kudos to Matt Pitcairn of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce and also to Coun.