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Letter: Proportional representation feels good, but no one wins

Letter: Proportional representation feels good, but no one wins

Dear Editor Re: “Next generation of voters challenges electoral system,” Letters , Jan. 13. Proportional representation (“PR”) is like the participation medals that absolutely everyone gets in elementary school. Everybody feels good, but no one wins.
Letter: Can't you read the sign(s)?

Letter: Can't you read the sign(s)?

Dear Editor, Re: “$1.4 million renovation planned for ROX,” News , Jan. 13 A few days ago I read with incredulity that Richmond city council has approved spending another $1.
Letter: Richmond Olympic ROX reno not worth it

Letter: Richmond Olympic ROX reno not worth it

Dear Editor, Re: “$1.4 million renovation planned for ROX,” News , Jan. 13 The thought of spending more money on the ROX white elephant museum infuriates me. There are so many better places this money could be spent...
Letter: Education funding is a $50M penalty, not a change of heart

Letter: Education funding is a $50M penalty, not a change of heart

Dear Editor, Re: “Support staff a priority for Richmond schools,” News , Jan. 11.
Sips Happen column: Uncorking more reasons to experience Canada's premier wine festival

Sips Happen column: Uncorking more reasons to experience Canada's premier wine festival

Vancouver Wine Festival sees 1,700 wines from 16 countries
Digging Deep column: Climb the tree of engagement at local town halls

Digging Deep column: Climb the tree of engagement at local town halls

The engaging Gordon Jaggs is midway through his six-event Tree Protection tour. The ratings are solid.
Letter: What makes Bond-style car news?

Letter: What makes Bond-style car news?

Dear Editor, Re: “Driver of Bond-style car shaken, stirred over bill,” News , Jan. 11. I am writing to you in regards to the article of the lady complaining about her repair fees for her limited edition James Bond car.
Letter: Capsule at Richmond school sparks memories

Letter: Capsule at Richmond school sparks memories

Dear Editor, Re: “What’s lurking below elementary school in Richmond?” News , Nov. 17. Hi folks, I’m writing regarding the time capsule buried at Thomas Kidd Elementary school at Shell Road and Steveston Highway.
Letter: Mega approvals, mega problems in Richmond

Letter: Mega approvals, mega problems in Richmond

Dear Editor, I’m disgusted with Richmond City Hall. It seems ethics has gone out of the window.
Letter: It's easy to do nothing in Richmond

Letter: It's easy to do nothing in Richmond

Dear Editor, Just when I think that there is nothing more that can surprise me about our City of Richmond’s governance, another puzzling, head-scratching bylaw floats to the surface.