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COLUMN: Spend and save for cheap teachers

COLUMN: Spend and save for cheap teachers

We've almost forgotten about the B.C. teachers strike, as it's faded from our minds like a bad smell.
Sugar coated

Sugar coated

On Tuesday, the federal government announced proposed changes to food labelling with an aim for us to make healthier choices at the supermarket.
When no means no in Richmond

When no means no in Richmond

Richmond - Open letter to City of Richmond, Re: "Residents rail against park," News, July 11.
Richmond coalition misses the points

Richmond coalition misses the points

Richmond - The Editor, I was disappointed that, when attending the recent town hall of the new Richmond Community Coalition, there was no mention of the "elephant in the room" in our city.
Animals need our voices

Animals need our voices

Surrey - The Editor, Thank you to the many people who have been calling in to the BCSPCA to report pets left in vehicles during the current hot spell.
Education standards authority required

Education standards authority required

White Rock - The Editor, The current impasse between the teachers and the province reminds me of my experiences during the 1990s and early 2000s advocating for adults with severe mental illnesses - two outwardly appearing as rational parties taking w
'Exclusive' storm over land title on the horizon?

'Exclusive' storm over land title on the horizon?

Well, that didn't take long. Recently, I wrote that, while the Supreme Court of Canada decision granting aboriginal title didn't mean the sky was falling, there would certainly be stormy times ahead.
Attitude to break-ins blasé

Attitude to break-ins blasé

Richmond - The Editor, I live in an apartment with my family in downtown Richmond and last Sunday morning I discovered that both of my vehicles' windows had been smashed and my cars broken into.
Stupid is as stupid does

Stupid is as stupid does

People do stupid things sometimes. That doesn't necessarily mean they are stupid people... it just means practically everyone does something once in awhile that can get them into serious - and unnecessary - trouble.
Beware of rules

Beware of rules

Richmond - The Editor, On Thursday July 10, my wife and I had a double appointment with an ophthalmic physician and surgeon at Central Square in Richmond We were advised it would take one and a half hours.