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Failing grade

Failing grade

In one of the bluntest decisions to hit the parchment in a long time, this week a Supreme Court justice struck down a provincial law that had twice tried to do an end-run around teacher's collective bargaining rights in the name of political expedien
Ikea tells other side

Ikea tells other side

Ikea Canada - The Editor, Re: "Family ties are being severed," Letters, Jan. 24. We find it regrettable that there is confusion with regards to facts related to the on-going strike at our Ikea Richmond location.
Steveston worthy of UNESCO designation

Steveston worthy of UNESCO designation

It's funny how a parade of letters following a person's name or their business title can create a good impression. A PhD, or CGA designation can provide quite an enhancement. Same, too, for places around the world.
Why the Minoru rush?

Why the Minoru rush?

Richmond - The Editor, I read, with some misgivings, that the construction of our new $90 million swimming pool and seniors' centre was under way with the removal of turf at the site(s) affected in the plan.
Forgive me, for I have Super Bowl sinned

Forgive me, for I have Super Bowl sinned

Richmond News writer confesses to jumping on the Seattle Seahawks bandwagon
Off track

Off track

The perpetual morass that is TransLink planning is again veering off the rails thanks to the province. Provincial transportation ministers love to blame local mayors for not being able to get their acts together and agree on TransLink priorities.
Impartiality imperative

Impartiality imperative

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "City sends advice back," News, Jan. 29.No one knows the Lingyen farm land better than the AAC chair Bill Zylmans and his information about drainage and the history of the land is very useful.
Richmond food strikes fear

Richmond food strikes fear

Richmond - The Editor, I would like to know if there has ever been an article published in your paper regarding peanut allergies? The reason I am asking is that the other night, I was in Aberdeen mall and I had a severe anaphylactic reaction due to p
Forgive me, for I have Super Bowl sinned

Forgive me, for I have Super Bowl sinned

I'm about to commit the cardinal sin of a sports fan. I'm jumping the bandwagon - this Sunday I'm cheering for the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl. If you're an avid sports fan like me, I ask you to spare the public flogging.
Off-leash is offside

Off-leash is offside

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "Just a walkin' the dogs," News, Jan. 29.