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Organic composting stench has some in a tizzy

P ronounce the word frugal. I’ll bet you didn’t linger over those two syllables. Frugal not only sounds, but also looks, frugal — it’s economical and sparing, in perfect accord with its meaning.

Dear Editor, Re: “Searching for private Bowcock,” News , Nov. 6; “You can never forget your first love,” News , Nov. 11. This letter is in response to Steveston-London secondary school student’s tribute to Robert S. Bowcock.

Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to congratulate and commend the Thompson Community Centre. I am not sure if you are aware, but the staff at the community centre won an award on last week.

Dear Editor, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Canadian government must be commended for opening Canada’s doors to 25,000 Syrian refugees. This is a very desirable, noble and compassionate gesture to help those in need.

Dear Editor: Re: “Changes eyed for Garry Point Park, Steveston Harbour,” News Nov. 13.

Dear Editor The dust hasn’t settled on the previous tall ship fiasco that left behind a string of useless pilings as a testimonial to the fact that city hall has absolutely no maritime experience.

Dear Editor, Re: “Grocery store option coming to Steveston?” News, Oct. 21 . As a resident who has been living in Richmond for more than 43 years, I have a voice and a vote. We definitely do not need another grocery store in Steveston.

Dear Editor, Re: “Park trees slated for removal,” News Oct. 9. I am writing this letter because I can’t let the city cut down the trees in Steveston Town Square Park. The park has been there for more than 25 years and has been loved by many.

Richmond's luxury housing market and lack of rental options may keep refugees from settling in the city