Opinion

Although January is a time to cut back on almost everything, Richmond News columnist Eric Hanson has some tips to indulge...just a little

I t’s been 2016 for a couple weeks now and it’s around this time that athletes get to see space in their local gyms decrease in size after the start-of-year surge.

Stronger, more democratic voice sorely needed at regional level

Dear Editor, Re: “End Richmond language wars with a little common sense” The Vancouver Sun Jan. 8, 2016 There it is again — the topic of language on the editorial page of the Vancouver Sun .

Dear Editor, I just heard a financial expert on the radio announce that the Canadian dollar would drop even lower this year.

Re: “Five-hour wait at hospital unacceptable,” Letters , Jan. 13. These responses were compiled from the News ’ website comments section.

Painful five-hour waits at ER may be more common that we'd like, but it doesn't make it OK

B ittersweet. That’s what I’m feeling as I hover near retirement. January 15 is when I cross the finish line and fumble into the next chapter of my life, armed with a pile of books, and a whack of gratitude in my heart.

Dear Editor, On the morning of Jan. 5, I was suffering from severe, excruciating back pain and could not even get myself dressed and to the hospital. Finally, at around 3:30 p.m.

Dear Editor, Re:“Richmond liquor retailers want restrictions on grocery store wine sales” Jan. 7, Richmond-News.com, “Liquor stores ask for separation,” News, Jan. 8.