Opinion

Dear Editor, I work near Rona (Alderbridge and Elmbridge) and am fortunate enough to bring my dog to work. At lunch I like to get out and walk her around the block. I am new to working in this area and I must say that downtown Richmond is filthy.

Open letter to the Richmond Board of Education; Re: “16 Schools under closure cloud,” News, April 6. We are writing to you as parent of our daughter who currently attends Montessori at McKinney ele-mentary.

Rideau Park and Steveston are not examples we should follow in Richmond

Dear Premier Christy Clark, Minister Mike Bernier (education) and John Yap (Richmond-Steveston MLA). I am deeply disappointed in how this government is handling seismic upgrades for the schools in B.C.

Dear Editor, Richmond is a hugely multicultural place. It’s one of the reasons my family and I have always felt comfortable here.

Dear Editor, Re: “Large lots led to megahomes,” Letters, April 22 .

Response to reporter Alan Campbell's Really? column Dear Editor Re: “Sorry, I’m just too busy,” Voices, April 22. I enjoyed reading Alan Campbell’s column. It resonated with me because I’m the president of a 168-unit strata complex.

Dear Editor, Re: “Manhole covers get artsy,” News April 22. What is with our council’s fascination with public art? A pole and rain cloud for $350,000. Branscome House has sat largely vacant after a $301,500 reno.

Letter writer not the first to point out gaping holes in tree protection

Cash reserves held by Canadians have risen significantly since the global financial crisis. Earlier this year, CIBC World Markets reported that Canadians currently hold $75 billion in cash.