Opinion

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.

I’ve been disappointed with the action (or lack thereof) from the provincial government on the housing crisis. This crisis is depleting our current and future base of taxpayers, who are leaving Metro Vancouver fast.

Dear Editor, Re: “Bring back our evening library family time,” Letters, Aug. 5. Thank you for taking the time to voice your concerns. We, too, are disappointed to have had to implement reduced hours at the branches.