Opinion

Dear Editor, Re: “Short-term rental ban moves forward in Richmond,” News , Feb. 7. Banning short-term rentals sounds like a group of rich persons discussing how to control the income for the low-income families in Richmond.

Dear Editor, Could someone please explain to me the eyesore that has recently appeared at the south end of No.

As I sit in the living room of Robert and Diana Schwab’s 1970s back-split home on No. 2 Road, south of Steveston Highway, the constant stream of traffic is more of a visual disturbance than an auditory one.

Dear Editor, RE: ROX sees 65 visitors a day: Oval,” News , Feb. 3. The Richmond Olympic Oval, through ROX (the oval’s Olympic museum) has created another opaque money pit for the taxpayers of Richmond.

Dear Editor, The last couple of weeks was one for the record books. I would like to thank the City of Richmond workers who braved the snow and the cold to make our streets safe. I know they were working a lot of extra hours to get the job done.

Sticking to your right-of-way is important for road safety

Next week, the Vancouver International Wine Festival kicks off a week of tastings, seminars, lunches, brunches, and dinners. It’s Canada’s biggest wine fest, and this year it features the Wines of Canada.

Dear Editor, The Feb. 3 edition of The Richmond News was an enlightening and thought-provoking read. The common theme that ran throughout was that educating ourselves and bridging gaps allows us to live in peace and understanding.

Dear Editor, I once knew a man that kept buying a particular make of automobile in spite of the fact that there was overwhelming evidence that his car was a consummate example of how automobiles should not be built.

Dear neighbours, On behalf of the Richmond Food Bank’s directors, staff, and volunteers, I thank our community for its generous support in 2016.