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Letter: ‘That’ smell is dangerous

Letter: ‘That’ smell is dangerous

Dear Editor, Re: “Get used to that smell,” News, Nov. 25. Harvest Power is the source of the foul odour that residents and businesses have endured daily all across Richmond since it started its operation in 2012.
Column: Name change for Richmond blowin’ in wind?

Column: Name change for Richmond blowin’ in wind?

Organic composting stench has some in a tizzy
In other words: Food frugality will help sustain nature’s bounty

In other words: Food frugality will help sustain nature’s bounty

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.
Letter: Private Bowcock was the uncle I never knew

Letter: Private Bowcock was the uncle I never knew

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.
Letter: Community award for Thompson well deserved

Letter: Community award for Thompson well deserved

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.
Letter: PM’s promise on welcoming Syrian refugees commendable

Letter: PM’s promise on welcoming Syrian refugees commendable

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.
Letter: No decisions yet for pier

Letter: No decisions yet for pier

Dear Editor: Re: “Changes eyed for Garry Point Park, Steveston Harbour,” News Nov. 13.
Letter: Pier plans not at all ‘ship shape’

Letter: Pier plans not at all ‘ship shape’

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.
Letter: Time to bag grocery store idea

Letter: Time to bag grocery store idea

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.
Letter: Little gained by tree removal

Letter: Little gained by tree removal

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.