Opinion

Dear Editor, While it is easy to get bogged down by the news of the day and the challenges associated with life in an urban setting, it is important to pause and take stock of the uniquely Richmond attributes that positively define us.

“I love Richmond, but I don’t like what’s happened to Richmond.” “I feel like I don’t really belong here anymore because I’m outnumbered by all these Asian people.” “The last time I looked, Richmond is in Canada, not China.

Dear Editor, Today, when my son came home from early dismissal at school, he found the fire alarm blaring at our house.

Dear Editor, On Nov. 19, Richmond city council will be hosting a public hearing on approving the Richmond Centre redevelopment. The Lansdowne Centre redevelopment and other nearby major developments on No. 3 Road will follow shortly.

In a bid to strike something off his bucket list, reporter Alan Campbell enlisted the help of Yolanda Blommers, of Blue Meadow Farm , to learn how to ride a horse.

Dear Editor, Re: “All in for firefighters,” Letters , Nov. 8 Rohit claims that the backbone of our city consists of firemen, nurses, and police officers. Forgetting one service that is still not considered essential.

So, about this referendum. Surely you know by now that we’re being asked to vote on whether we think the province should maintain its current electoral system of First Past the Post (FPTP) or move to a system of proportional representation (PR).

Six months ago, Vancouver City Council passed a unanimous motion to ask the provincial government to “make the necessary changes” that would allow permanent residents to cast ballots in municipal elections.

Dear Editor, Our family would like to say a big THANK YOU to the community of Burkeville for providing a fun and safe Halloween experience year after year.

Dear Editor, Remembrance Day reminds us that twice in the last century Canada sent the flower of its youth to war to defend democracy.