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Column: For BC Liberals, economic growth tops curbing GHGs

Column: For BC Liberals, economic growth tops curbing GHGs

There has been some well reasoned criticism aimed at the BC Liberal government’s never-ending push to establish an LNG industry in this province, particularly on the issue of whether that industry will hinder attempts at fighting climate change.
Editorial: Tax-splitting headache

Editorial: Tax-splitting headache

It’s back, albeit in a watered down form. The Prime Minister has reintroduced his plan for high-earners to shift part of their income onto their spouse’s tax return in order to sneak into a lower tax bracket.
Letter: What does it take to get fired from the RCMP?

Letter: What does it take to get fired from the RCMP?

The Editor, Re: “Richmond police officer pleads guilty to breach of trust,” News , Oct. 30. After all this time, RCMP brass are finally seeking dismissal of Const. Kenrick Whitney.
Letter: Pre-dawn patrols needed

Letter: Pre-dawn patrols needed

The Editor, Two days ago, my 82-year-old father was walking in our local park (the one by Thomas Kidd elementary school). It was quite early in the morning, around 7 a.m.
Letter: Everyone invited to celebrate Diwali

Letter: Everyone invited to celebrate Diwali

The Editor, November is the month of Diwali for the South Asian community around the world. More than 900 million people (one million in Canada) of Indian heritage celebrate this festival of light.
Column: Wine, consistency or adventure?

Column: Wine, consistency or adventure?

Most of us are fairly consistent in our habits. When it comes to wine, we usually continue to buy and enjoy our tried and true favourites.
Letter: Voters need smart thinking for Richmond trustee election

Letter: Voters need smart thinking for Richmond trustee election

The Editor, Parents who might be concerned about how qualified and capable teachers are might also consider being as concerned about the same issues in regards to the people who are elected as school trustees.
Letter: Road rage subsiding in Richmond, I think?

Letter: Road rage subsiding in Richmond, I think?

The Editor, I’m hoping this is a trend; these past few weeks, I’ve experienced and witnessed more incidents of restraint and courtesy by Richmond drivers. Thank you all; your tolerance might well prevent accidents and save lives.
Letter: Candidates should be campaigning for ageing in place

Letter: Candidates should be campaigning for ageing in place

The Editor, Our many candidates for mayor and council seem to all be espousing a concern for housing in Richmond. I hope they will be including visitability standards for future builds.
Letter: Blue Dot salutes you

Letter: Blue Dot salutes you

The Editor, On behalf of the Richmond Blue Dot group, we’d like to extend our sincere thanks and congratulations to Mayor (Malcolm) Brodie and all the Richmond city councillors who unanimously passed a resolution at the council meeting on Oct.