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Letter: Irony laces criticism of Asian sign issue

Letter: Irony laces criticism of Asian sign issue

Dear Editor, Re: “Sign Challenge On The Way?” Letters, June 16 I am of Asian descent but unable to read or write Chinese, so I can empathize with the bewilderment and frustration some Richmond residents, such as Joanne Teraguchi, face with regards to
Letter: The blessed month of Ramadan revealed

Letter: The blessed month of Ramadan revealed

Dear Editor, It was during the month of Ramadan that the Quran — the holy book of Islam — was first revealed to the prophet Muhammad by Allah (God). Ramadan, the “month of blessing” is marked by prayer, fasting, and charity.
Letter: If dredging not an issue, why not keep the tunnel?

Letter: If dredging not an issue, why not keep the tunnel?

Dear Editor, Are we to forget about all the discussions between the provincial department of transportation and the Port of Vancouver as to why the George Massey Tunnel (GMT) must be removed? If the Fraser River is not to be dredged deeper then why s
Letter: Turbulence ahead with NDP and Greens

Letter: Turbulence ahead with NDP and Greens

Dear Editor, The new Green is now NDP orange. What’s with that marriage? Do you not remember how the NDP took this province to the dumpster? The NDP’s flip-flop on issues is mind-numbing. Who will pay for their promises? Check your wallets.
Letter: Fix needed now to ease tunnel traffic delays

Letter: Fix needed now to ease tunnel traffic delays

Dear Editor, The current political debate over the new George Massey Tunnel replacement bridge is disturbing. The current traffic delays at the tunnel need fixing now.
Gardening column: Tour fills your senses in Richmond

Gardening column: Tour fills your senses in Richmond

Do you remember how it feels to stroll through beautiful gardens listening to birds singing, bees buzzing and colours filling all of your senses? Richmond Garden Club and the City of Richmond have teamed up to present the 2017 Garden Tour here in Ric
Senior's column: Cheap eggs cost in conscience

Senior's column: Cheap eggs cost in conscience

As horrific as the news was earlier this week, regarding the mistreatment of chickens in Chilliwack by chicken catchers, it was only one step further than the torture endured by the thousands of battery cage chickens who produce eggs for sale in your
Really? column: Solving Richmond Sockeyes' Mexican mystery

Really? column: Solving Richmond Sockeyes' Mexican mystery

Search for owner of local hockey jersey, found hanging in 'salty' sports bar, shines light on Richmond's cultural issues
Letter: Parking curbside in a ‘war zone’

Letter: Parking curbside in a ‘war zone’

Dear Editor, Re: “Residents angered over parking spaces,” Letters, June 7 and “Go talk to your strata,” Letters, June 9. Residents of 3088 Francis Rd.
Letter: Tax hike alarming

Letter: Tax hike alarming

Dear Editor, I was very surprised to receive a 10.5 per cent increase in our property taxes. I look around Richmond and see 20, new highrises in the centre of the city. I also see a dozen cranes constructing more buildings.