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Intent doesn't matter to the dead

Intent doesn't matter to the dead

Do you remember the terrible tragedy that resulted in the collapse of a building, the death of many hundreds of people? Do you remember the outcry that followed, the calls for justice? Do you remember when the people responsible were shot? That last
Don't sell out our ALR

Don't sell out our ALR

Richmond - The Editor, Open letter to Norm Letnick, Minister of Agriculture: I am a farmer in Richmond involved locally in the effort to protect farmland from development and degradation.
Vicious cycle

Vicious cycle

For every story that makes the front page or the start of the newscast, there were many that didn't. Think about that every time you see the walking-talking disaster that is Rob Ford dominating the news cycle.
Letter: UNESCO bid just another city hall ego trip

Letter: UNESCO bid just another city hall ego trip

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "UNESCO bid, long, costly, but worthy," News, April 23. With baited breath, I noted city hall's latest item on their bucket list; ie seeking the UNESCO designation for the taxpayers' money pit called Steveston.
We need full-time residents

We need full-time residents

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "Damaging democracy," Letters, May 2. I am not surprised at low voter turnouts in Richmond at all.
Man the barricades for raids on the ALR

Man the barricades for raids on the ALR

The B.C. Government's controversial Bill 24 (Land Commission Amendment Act) will gut the Agricultural Land Commission Act. This bill proposes to divide B.C. farmland into two zones.
Damaging democracy

Damaging democracy

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "Council votes out Vote Anywhere," News, April 30.I read with disbelief our city council's decision to take a step backwards when it comes to encouraging voter turnout in civic elections.
School funds off-limits

School funds off-limits

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "Hands off our $26 million," News, April 30. As a former school trustee, I share the agony and frustration of the Richmond Board of Education.
Fat chance

Fat chance

Don't listen to what public health officials and doctors have been warning for years. The Fraser Institute knows better.
Someone needs to step up to save Richmond Terry Fox Run under threat

Someone needs to step up to save Richmond Terry Fox Run under threat

The Editor, It would be a shame if Richmond lost the annual Terry Fox Run at Garry Point Park. At this time, we have not been able to find a new Volunteer Run Organizer for this popular Richmond event and will have to cancel the September, 2014 Run.