Opinion

I’ve heard it said, from a doctor no less, that “the human brain has evolved to have a negativity bias.” Meaning, the bad things in our environments stand out more and are better remembered than the good ones.

Dear Editor, Re: “Try gratitude,” Letters , Sept. 29. As someone who grew up in Richmond and recently read all the letters regarding the homeless shelter, it seems to me people are bashing business owners in the Ironwood Mall district.

Dear Editor, The forest fires in our province this past fire season were unparalleled. Whether or not we were personally evacuated from the onslaught, we heard news reports that everything possible was being done to save homes.

Dear Editor, The old adage “robbing Peter to pay Paul” applies to the new 10-lane $3.5 billion (plus financing costs of an additional $8 billion) mega-bridge project proposed by the former BC Liberal government.

Dear Editor, Re: “Quebec insurance less, at what cost?” Letters , Sept. 29 I read the recent letters to the editor by Andrew Tablotney, Peter Lam and Rustom Dubash regarding the pros and cons of no-fault insurance for B.C.

Dear Editor, Another morning commute along the Railway/Granville/No. 2 route that feels like I have mistakenly entered into a Grand Prix race.

Dear Editor, Re: “Thief caught 10 minutes after taking bait bike,” News , Sept.

Last Sunday's Steveston Farmers and Artisans' Market was a success

Steven McCreedy recommends book Talon of God by Wesley Snipes

Dear Editor, I would like to raise an issue regarding tipping for restaurant service — especially for delivery. There seems to be some confusion among restaurant workers regarding what tipping is for and how it is applied.