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A letter writer will be chosen at random over the next week for tickets to see the Vancouver Whitecaps take on Chicago
Win Whitecaps tickets

Win Whitecaps tickets

A letter writer will be chosen at random over the next week for tickets to see the Vancouver Whitecaps take on Chicago
Guest column: Going on safari...with the houseflies of Richmond

Guest column: Going on safari...with the houseflies of Richmond

I hate to think I attract flies. But I do cook for my daughter once a week here at the Maple Residences, so I’m hoping it’s the food smells that have flies lined up in formation to come in as soon as I open the screen door to my balcony.
In Other Words column: More than trunks, branches

In Other Words column: More than trunks, branches

Trees have been hitting the headlines. Most recently, in February, the national papers assured us that 85 per cent of B.C.’s Great Bear Rainforest would, henceforth, be protected from industrial logging.
Letter: Single mom feels defeated by school closures

Letter: Single mom feels defeated by school closures

Dear Editor, Re: “Closing time,” Front Feature, April 8. It comes as no surprise that the Richmond School Board has shortlisted 16 schools for possible closure.
Digging Deep column: Bring back the lost legacy of an urban forest

Digging Deep column: Bring back the lost legacy of an urban forest

Have a look at the photo, taken two years ago from Richmond’s City Centre. It’s one-fifth of a panoramic scene. The rest of the panorama includes the Lions to the west (left) and Mount Baker to the southeast.
Letter: City deaf to the people's wishes on policing

Letter: City deaf to the people's wishes on policing

Dear Editor, I am still mystified by the anti-RCMP attitude of our Richmond mayor and some councillors and their intent to pursue a regional police force.
Letter: Too risky to give up RCMP

Letter: Too risky to give up RCMP

Dear Editor, On the matter of policing in Richmond, the people have told city hall what they want in policing and city hall is disappointed.
Sips Happen column: Pop a cork on the whites of spring

Sips Happen column: Pop a cork on the whites of spring

With the recent sunshine, warm temperatures and blossoms, we should be in the mood for spring wines. These are wines that are flavourful, floral, and fruity. And they should also be light and refreshing.
From the Trenches column: Time to change how we deliver welfare to those in need

From the Trenches column: Time to change how we deliver welfare to those in need

I think every politician should have to sit in a welfare office and apply for social assistance. If you’ve never done it, the experience can be very enlightening. I had to do this, sit in a welfare office.