Opinion

Dear Editor, Like most Canadians, I’ve been watching the Rio Olympics with awe and pride. Throughout the Olympics, the amount of time and dedication of these young (and not so young)athletes spend on their sports is frequently mentioned.

Safety has become Premier Christy Clark’s top reason to scrap the Massey Tunnel and she’s voiced three safety concerns on TV. I’ll ask her about them.

I recently told my mother’s care home that I’d be away on vacation, and gave them some emergency contact numbers. Then, I realized that there’s no such thing as vacation anymore. I’m retired. Life is one big vacation. Actually, yes and no.

Dear Editor, Re: “Enough already of the Onni versus city council fight,” Letters , Aug. 10. If you didn’t walk the walk, don’t talk about the boardwalk. I am getting sick and tired of these people complaining about the City of Richmond vs.

Dear Editor, With the booming population in Richmond during the last few years, we all notice the crowded streets, especially during rush hours.

Dear Editor, Richmond Chinese Community Society (RCCS) has been doing an excellent job in serving a large segment of the community with limited resources.

As you read this, our very own Olympic athlete Evan Dunfee will be pounding the pavement through the streets of Rio. It’s a big day for him (Friday) as he competes in the 20 km men’s race-walking event at 10:30 a.m. our time; his second event is Aug.

Canadians have a fondness for anything Italian, especially if its name begins with “P.

Dear Editor, Re: “Mercy motorists rushed to help,” News, Aug. 3. First off, great job to the people who helped the survivors of this crash. Your courage and quick thinking will be remembered by many, I’m sure. The world needs more people like you.

Open letter to Richmond mayor and council, I’m writing with respect to the Steveston boardwalk controversy. Please, enough already! I’m a 20-year-plus citizen of Richmond and proud of it.