Opinion

The first time I heard about AIDS was in the pub at Simon Fraser University, where I was a student in the 1980s. Someone at the table was talking about this horrible, new disease that killed gay men.

Dear Editor, Canada’s 150th birth anniversary celebrations are coming to a close. In this very uncertain and unpredictable world environment, Canada shines like a beacon of hope and optimism.

Dear Editor, My head spins from the prices demanded by local vendors for Christmas trees — both real and artificial. I created my own for under $10 using something than can be repurposed.

Dear Editor, The last civic election in Richmond saw $1 million in combined spending by political candidates.

Dear Editor, Before the zoning is changed to suit Onni, I would like to suggest that what Steveston needs on that priceless site is an aquarium ­— obviously “marine” themed; no re-zoning necessary.

Dear Editor, Regarding the saga of Imperial Landing, it appears that a significant part of the story has been omitted. During the construction of the complex, I became intrigued by the massive foundation of the complex as it evolved.

Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel is absolutely brilliant. Told in interviews, journal entries, transcripts, and news articles, Sleeping Giants is creative, thrilling, and surprising at every turn. The audiobook version is narrated by a full cast.

Dear Editor, Let’s get one thing straight, city council’s decision to defer the farmhouse size decision is simply a deflection.

Dear Editor, The method used to calculate property taxes needs to change.

Dear Editor, On behalf of J. G. Diefenbaker Elementary, we would like to thank the community of Richmond and beyond for our very successful online auction which ran last month. Together we raised $10,618.50 for our playground.