Opinion

There’s excitement at Whistler and it’s not about skiing! Cornucopia, the 11-day wine and food extravaganza opens Nov. 7 and runs to the 17. The festival's name implies abundance, and the range of events is proof that there is something for everyone.

Dear Editor, I attended the all-candidates meeting at the seniors centre last week. “All” was an exaggeration, but good enough for me.

There is a simple way to do things, but that’s not the idea behind Randall Munroe’s latest book. Munroe, the man behind science-themed webcomic titled xkcd , proposes something much more ridiculous and complicated.

The Richmond Public Library and the Richmond News have teamed up to help readers discover some new Halloween reads for kids: Apples and Pumpkins by Anne Rockwell A classic, autumnal story told in simple verse about a little girl preparing for Hallowe

Dear Editor, I read with interest the series regarding “greasy spoons.” I have had breakfast at The Boot several time and was happy with the value and quality for money. I will have to go a little further to test the others.

Dear Editor, Hoping to hear from local candidates running in the upcoming federal election, my husband and I attended the Oct. 8 “All-Candidates Meeting” — a misnomer at best.

Dear Editor, Re: “ Whose flag does Kenny Chiu fly? ” Letters, Oct. 10. I don’t think we’ve met, Barb. My name is Kenny Chiu and I am a Canadian – just like you. I was born in Hong Kong. My family settled there after fleeing Communist China.

The end of September signaled the official release of the latest wines from Bordeaux. This year the 2016 vintage of white and red Bordeaux went on sale on Sept. 28 in BC Liquor stores.

I learned pretty quickly that the local community center gym is not particularly geared to older folks. The lighter free weights (I know them as dumbbells, but that’s probably politically incorrect.

Dear Editor, Re: “ Richmond needs more dog poo clean-up signs, ” Letters , Oct. 3. I am writing in response to the letter about dog owners not following the bylaw requirement to clean up the poop their dog does.