Opinion

Dear Editor, The Friday before Christmas, a community-minded friend invited people from the neighbourhood to gather in front of her house for carol singing.

Dear Editor, In my travels throughout the world, I have come to realize that every city/town has its problems. Some are rooted in history, some geographic and others simply a result of really poor planning. On Tuesday, Dec.

Welcome to the New Year and welcome to the new Richmond News. We warned you this would happen and here it is ­— a bigger, bolder weekly paper.

Of all the times to celebrate with a Champagne toast, the holiday season is one of the best. An excellent choice is Veuve Cliquot Brut ($65.99) with the deep yellow label.

Dear Editor, What I predicted five years ago about what would happen to Steveston is unfortunately coming true. This is a case where I am very unhappy about being right about something.

Onni and City of Richmond star, with supporting roles from Richmond taxpayers and Steveston merchants

We live in an age of disbelief.

Dear Editor, We have all heard the expression, “If you continue to do what you have always done, you will continue to get what you have always gotten.

The Richmond News has a $25 gift card to the Flying Beaver restaurant and pub to give away to a letter writer. We will select a winner based on thoughtful and intelligent input.

Lately, I’ve been focusing on money. How to save it. How to spend it wisely. And how to get more of it. Then, last week, I attended a talk by Simon Jacobson, author of the bestseller Toward a Meaningful Life.