Opinion

It's time for the good people of Richmond to make their voices heard

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.