Opinion

The Editor, Re: “Intent important in cultural references,” Letters, Jan. 10.

Dear Editor, A recent letter claimed that birth tourism does no harm to Canada. We can agree that Canada needs immigration. Our birth rate is low and we need workers for our economy.

Dear Editor, I was delighted to read that Time magazine featured The Guardians, fierce and courageous journalists. I know freedom of the press starts at our local level. This is why I am reaching out to say thank you.

Dear Editor, We have seen changes to the powers of police during impaired driving investigations and new, more robust sanctions for drunk driving. The police don’t scare me one bit — I will provide a breath sample anytime they want.

Dear Editor, Re: “Who is paying for trip?” Letters, Jan. 10. As the former Minister for Multiculturalism, I’m proud of the speech I made on the B.C. government’s formal apology to Chinese Canadians for historical discrimination.

Today, Jan. 17, is Ditch New Year's Resolutions Day, but there may be a Made in Richmond solution

Dear Editor, A special thank you to the stellar team of doctors and nurses at the Richmond Hospital’s Birthing Centre. Dr.

Dear Editor, Re: “‘Artifact’ seen as not appropriate,” Jan. 3 Regarding artifact, I’m not understanding why mere mention of an ethnicity is now always bad. To me, intention is key.

Dear Editor, Re: “Wat delivers speech on China Central TV.” Jan.

“Sad news” in the subject line of an email tends to give me a worried brow. And when I saw it was from Brad Kilburn, the worried brow was accompanied by a distinct sense of dread.