Opinion

T here’s a quick way to assess council action on development. Just ask, “Does it help Richmond to be the Garden City?” Yes = Pass. No = Fail. The “half-assed house bylaw” fails. That nickname (from Coun.

Dear Editor, In the harsh afternoon summer sun, the barren concrete expanses of Steveston’s Imperial Landing appear more desolate than usual.

Dear Editor, I have been a loyal, federal Liberal supporter and active party member for many years, and am very disappointed in the lack of respect being shown to active party members and the organizational direction the Liberal Party is currently ta

Dear Editor, Re: “Be patient with the newcomers,” Letters , Aug. 5. Coun.

I keep looking for what I would consider a rational explanation as to why Richmond councillors are loath to curtail the size of homes in this city. I’m not finding it. I appreciate Coun.

Dear Editor, Harding’s rule states that something bad often results in something good, and something good often results in something bad. Water restrictions are bad for kids because they won’t be able to use backyard pools.

Open letter to Richard Simms and City of Richmond, Re: “You’ve goat to be kiddin’?” News , Aug. 5 I am a Richmond resident and I fully endorse what you have been doing. Families need to go back to nature to appreciate things in life.

Dear Editor, Re: “Chinese menus should have English,” Letters , July 31.

Dear Editor, Re: “Letters mirror our society,” Letters , Aug. 5.

W hen was the last time you were in your car and you heard the radio squawk the latest study from the University of Wherever? If you consume news like me, then it was probably not that long ago and the study’s claims probably provoked a mutter to you