Opinion

Dear Editor, Re: “Richmond mayor wants foreigner tax on farms,” News , Aug. 12 Dr.

Dear Editor, Phoenix Art Workshop has hosted successful and well attended Grand Prix of Art competitions in Ladner and Richmond. This year, the Richmond challenge will not be held due to logistical challenges. That is a pity.

Dear Editor, Re: “I have safety concerns over Christy,” Voices, Aug. 17.

My son was only about four our five years old when he was insistent we go to Garry Point Park one day to “look for something and I know where it is,” he explained in that fulsome way kids have.

First come the grey hairs. Then the crepey goose neck skin. Next thing you know you’re buying shoes for comfort instead of sex appeal. The ultimate capitulation is the Tilley hat and 60 sunscreen. And that’s just the beginning. Orthotics? Sign me up.

Dear Editor, Re: “City staff in Rio to sell the ROX,” News, Aug. 10.

Dear Editor, Re: “Enough already of the Onni versus city council fight,” News Aug. 10. I have read this letter and others with similar content and have been left with one thought, “what a great attitude.” I’m being sarcastic, of course.

Dear Editor, I was born and have lived all of my life in Richmond’s Terra Nova neighbourhood. Over that time, I have observed the changes in Terra Nova. I watched people move in and out of houses.

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.