Opinion

C ongratulations, readers! You came through with flying colours. I say that as the Richmond News carrier for a good number of you. I had to give up my newspaper route for a caregiving reason after half a year, but you’d proven yourselves by then.

Dear Editor, Re: “Snubbed Richmond mayor has big questions over 10-lane toll bridge,” News, Dec. 18 Delta’s population is roughly 100,000, while Richmond’s population, at 207,000, is more than twice that.

Dear Editor, I have heard all sorts of concerns about the bridge replacement for the Massey tunnel. Some are valid, like what happens to the traffic in Richmond after it crosses the bridge. Are there replacements or additions planned for the Oak St.

Dear Editor: Re: “Heritage buildings at risk?” News Dec. 18. The City of Richmond has a number of mechanisms in place to plan and manage our heritage resources, particularly in Steveston Village.

Dear Editor, On Dec. 23 it was three degrees Celsius out and warming, light rain was in the forecast. Yet, the City of Richmond was busy wasting salt and man-hours salting the road. I know it must be rough telling your crew “no ice, no work.

Dear Editor, Re: “Banish silly expressions,” Letters, Dec. 18. I must agree with Victor Godin’s wish to banish silly expressions. But, let’s go further and try to improve our grammar. Mine certainly needs improvement.

Dear Editor, I am confused; I understand that Richmond City Council is seeking to start their own police department. They conservatively estimated the start-up cost to be $20 million.

Dear Editor, This letter is to convey my heartfelt thanks to a very kind gentleman with a red truck. I wish you a very blessed Christmas season as you have blessed mine.

Dear Editor: Re: “Mayor: Big questions marks over $3.5 billion toll bridge,” News Dec. 18. About that gold-plated bridge, in my opinion, $3.

Dear Editor, Re: “Is it ‘Happy Holidays’ or ‘Merry Christmas’ Reporters go head-to-head” News Dec. 23, 24.