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Book Club: The story of Kvothe is a mature man's Harry Potter

Book Club: The story of Kvothe is a mature man's Harry Potter

If you think waiting for the next book of the Game of Thrones is tough, try waiting for book three of the Kingkiller Chronicles by Patrick Rothfuss.
Letter: Mayor ill-informed on need for bridge

Letter: Mayor ill-informed on need for bridge

Dear Editor, It appears that Mayor Malcolm Brodie is ill-informed about traffic exiting the George Massey Tunnel on the north side.
Letter: What really produces the bottlenecks?

Letter: What really produces the bottlenecks?

Dear Editor, “Why replace the Massey tunnel when it just moves the problem to the Oak Street Bridge?” This is a common battle cry of those (including your mayor) who are ignorant of a very real problem and who don’t pass through the tunnel on a daily
Letter: One law for the wealthy?

Letter: One law for the wealthy?

Dear Editor, Re: “Alleged gaming racket busted in Richmond.” News, June 16. It is understandable and extremely commendable for the government to intervene when illegal money laundering and kidnappings occur.
Letter: Richmond's history needs helping hand

Letter: Richmond's history needs helping hand

Dear Editor, For several years, my mother has volunteered to maintain the beautiful garden outside the Richmond Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop on Chatham Street.
Letter: Exploitation fuels capitalism

Letter: Exploitation fuels capitalism

Dear Editor, Re: “Union wants higher base wage for all at YVR,” News, June 16. Fipe Wong mentioned that she is unable to contribute to society with the amount of work she does to earn money. She’s not alone.
Book Club: Sea journey one of revelations

Book Club: Sea journey one of revelations

Michael Ondaatje’s The Cat’s Table recounts the journey of a fictional 11-year-old Michael on a ship from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) to England in the 1950s. The journey itself is a coming of age.
Retirement column: Spending a year in Winnipeg last weekend

Retirement column: Spending a year in Winnipeg last weekend

Like the old joke goes, I spent a year in Winnipeg last weekend. Winnipeggers, please forgive me…but it’s not exactly a thrilling city. The point of the visit was a wedding, which was beautiful.
Voices column: What would you spend on a party?

Voices column: What would you spend on a party?

So, what’s your take on this? Two guys walked into an office. (This is sounding like the start of a bad joke). They were in the throes of a debate.
Letter: Doors opened to city's rich diversity

Letter: Doors opened to city's rich diversity

Dear Editor, The City of Richmond, in co-operation with Richmond Museum Society, has just concluded its 10th annual Doors Open Program.