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Column: A skill as ancient as we are

Column: A skill as ancient as we are

Sad? Yes. Surprised? No. Those were my reactions to learning that Richmond’s Fabricana on Garden City Road would close its doors forever next month.
Letter: Medals offered to veterans

Letter: Medals offered to veterans

Dear Editor, I would like to inform your readers about two medals available for our veterans, the National Order of the Legion of Honour from France and the Ambassador for Peace Medal from the Republic of Korea.
Column: Fall berries in Richmond

Column: Fall berries in Richmond

While working in the gardens at Paulik Park, signs of autumn approaching surrounds us. Late summer blooms are still flourishing. Fall crocus are sprouting up everywhere in the garden beds in the Park. The air is tinged with a cool breeze.
Letter: Clean driving record nets higher premiums

Letter: Clean driving record nets higher premiums

Dear Editor, Having to renew my car insurance this month was something I was looking forward to. I am a senior citizen on a limited income and under ICBC’s new policy I was hoping to save some dollars.
Editor's column: Train travel an alternative to expanding highways

Editor's column: Train travel an alternative to expanding highways

Last week I (and probably every other editor in the province) received an email from the provincial government that began with, “The fourth and final phase of the Highway 1 Kicking Horse Canyon project is moving forward with an invitation for bidders
It’s time to face facts: diversity makes Canada stronger

It’s time to face facts: diversity makes Canada stronger

In wake of controversial Vancouver Sun op-ed, promoting Canadian diversity more important than ever
Why B.C. Ferries’ beer and wine sales announcement falls flat

Why B.C. Ferries’ beer and wine sales announcement falls flat

It’s finally happening. After much anticipation and delay, select B.C. Ferries’ voyages between Vancouver and Victoria will be made a little more enjoyable with the opportunity to drink alcohol by the end of October — legally, that is.
Column: A buffer between bike lanes and vehicles in Richmond an option?

Column: A buffer between bike lanes and vehicles in Richmond an option?

A recent letter to the Richmond News from Daniel Pascual was a good one, and it made a lot of valid points.
Letter: Richmond school board asks drivers to keep schoolkids safe

Letter: Richmond school board asks drivers to keep schoolkids safe

Dear Editor, On behalf of the Richmond Board of Education, I am pleased to welcome our students and families to a new and exciting school year.
Letter: Caucasians don’t have monopoly on racism

Letter: Caucasians don’t have monopoly on racism

Dear Editor, Re: “Is racism on the rise?” Editor’s column , Aug. 29.