Opinion

Perhaps West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MLA Jordan Sturdy knew the B.C. Liberals planned not to convene the provincial legislature this fall when he decided not to hand in the mayoralty chain in Pemberton until next year.

The Editor, On a bright and sunny Saturday morning, I decided to head across the street for a quick jog on the greenway on Railway.

The Editor, Re: "Mounties' Musical Ride gallops into town," News, Aug. 30.

The Editor, At present, bus riders have two ways to pay on a TransLink bus - cash, or Faresaver (a paper card with magnetic stripe).

Clayton Stoner has yet to make his mark in the National Hockey League as a premium player with the Minnesota Wild, but he's secured a big reputation off the ice this summer with the killing of a grizzly bear. We should thank him.

The Editor, "Take a close look at this picture," Friday Feature, Sept. 6. I want to thank Mr.Diaz for his willingness to share his experience with such openness and frankness.

The Editor, I have received information via the Canadian Taxpayer's Federation that senators and other parliamentarians are allowed to collect their very lucrative pensions even if convicted of defrauding taxpayers.

As students are heading back to school, it is time for us to reflect on the kind of children we would like to bring up. Children are future citizens who will provide leadership to shape our society.

The Editor, Re: "Boxing coach's biggest fight is outside the ring," News, Sept. 6. I couldn't help but chuckle at the "unintended censoring" by Richmond of a proposed amateur boxing event at the oval because of seemingly prohibitive rental charges.

The Editor, Re: "Schools at risk of cuts," Letter, Sept. 11. I'd like to applaud the chair of the Richmond Board of Education and the rest of the board for their letter to education minister Fassbender, urging a settlement for the sake of our kids.