Opinion

As gas prices continue to climb in British Columbia, some drivers in the province are taking advantage of existing programs to acquire a “zero emission” vehicle.

Dear Editor, We are in the midst of two interconnected crises, climate change and money laundering, and yet our city council is dragging its heels.

Dear Editor, My current city water and waste bill has a charge of $160.61 towards annual flood protection — drains and dikes. Not much information is available on the bill or on the city finance site.

Dear Editor, The on-going problem of birth tourism needs immediate attention of the lawmakers in Ottawa. It is totally inappropriate and unacceptable that a number of unsavoury characters are exploiting Canada’s hospitality and lenient laws.

Dear Editor, Re: “Richmond’s homeless need our help now,” Letters, April 18. Mr. Howard Kao can rest easy. Our hardworking mayor and council are on the job, as are a number of social agencies and churches.

Ask and ye shall receive. Okay, city council’s decision Tuesday evening to ban a number of single-use plastic items may not have been a direct response to my column on plastic last week -- but we can dream.

Dear Editor, So, the Ministry of Finance finally got around to conducting research that confirms what long-time home-owners and taxpayers in Richmond in particular have known for years: that money laundering by foreigners and the proceeds from organi

Dear Editor, Re: “The Blob, not just cult fiction,” Voices, May 9. I read with interest your editorial regarding your family commitment to recycling your bags and commend you for it. There is, however, more you and others could do.

Dear Editor, Monday, May 6 marked the beginning of Ramadan, a month of sunrise-to-sunset fasting for nearly 1.6 billion Muslims across the world starting in 624 AD.

Dear Editor, Re: “Gambling warning signs missed,” News, May 9. Does Coun.