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Abdicating responsibility

Abdicating responsibility

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.
Set good driving example

Set good driving example

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.
Too much pomp, no return

Too much pomp, no return

The Editor, Re: "Mounties' Musical Ride gallops into town," News, Aug. 30.
New Compass Card system not logical

New Compass Card system not logical

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

NHLer's kill 'bearly' legal

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.
Thanks so much for sharing

Thanks so much for sharing

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.
Take public trough away from the pigs

Take public trough away from the pigs

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.
Invest by fighting child poverty

Invest by fighting child poverty

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.
Happy to see boxing knocked out

Happy to see boxing knocked out

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.
Funding needs to keep apace

Funding needs to keep apace

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.
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