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Letter: 5 myths about the SOGI policy: Trustee

Letter: 5 myths about the SOGI policy: Trustee

Dear editor, Here are a few misperceptions that I've encountered in the conversations and feedback I've heard from some folks in the community: "The policy is about endorsing the SOGI 123 curriculum" The new policy is not specifically about curriculu
Letter: Where's all the Canadian flags in Richmond?

Letter: Where's all the Canadian flags in Richmond?

Dear Editor, Every year for the past many many years on Canada Day, my wife and I drive around our neighbourhood and downtown Richmond.
Letter: Olden days not so good in Richmond for LGBTQ+

Letter: Olden days not so good in Richmond for LGBTQ+

Dear Editor, Many thanks to the Richmond School Board members for endorsing and voting in favour of the SOGI policy (6 to 1) at the board meeting held at Burnett secondary on Wednesday, June 27.
Letter: Why SOGI in Richmond, when Charter will do?

Letter: Why SOGI in Richmond, when Charter will do?

Dear Editor, A Richmond News story about the school district’s new SOGI policy reads: “the policy not only has a zero-tolerance attitude against discrimination and bullying, but also seeks to help schools be more accepting of students’ sexual orienta
Letter: Richmond student braves heckling in her plea for safety

Letter: Richmond student braves heckling in her plea for safety

Dear Editor, On June 27, parents and students of the community gathered as the board of education prepared to vote on the long-awaited Policy 106 (sexual orientation and gender identity), one that would address the unique challenges and risks faced b
Letter: Give SOGI a chance: Richmond trustee

Letter: Give SOGI a chance: Richmond trustee

Dear Editor, Last Wednesday night (June 27), the Richmond Board of Education voted in favour of implementing the long awaited Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) policy.
Letter: Richmond city council needs to explain itself

Letter: Richmond city council needs to explain itself

Open letter to mayor and council, (More specifically, to Couns. Bill McNulty, Linda McPail, Derek Dang, Ken Johnson, Chak Au and Alex Loo, with a copy to the Mayor and Couns.
Letter: Richmond city council has morals of convenience

Letter: Richmond city council has morals of convenience

Dear Editor, It seems that our city council is fine with having a large casino in Richmond that comes with serious problems such as money laundering and gambling addiction, but when it comes to allowing marijuna dispensories they suddenly get on thei
Voices column: So, you’re not Canadian, eh?

Voices column: So, you’re not Canadian, eh?

It’s that time of the year again. The dollar stores are stocked full of anything red and white, from candy to funny hats and T-shirts.
Letter: Richmond drivers are just brainless

Letter: Richmond drivers are just brainless

Dear Editor, Re: “Put brakes on speeders,” Letters , June 14. We were almost hit at Garden City Road and Bennett Road last night, as was an elderly neighbour. It happens all day, every day in Richmond. Tonight, it happened while crossing at St.