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Don't reward failures

Don't reward failures

Richmond - Can someone explain why we give hefty bonuses to BC Ferries and BC Hydro executives for not doing well? Bonuses are a reward toanyone who increases net profits. Failure should result in penalties, not bonuses!George PopeRichmond
Relieve the taxpayer, council

Relieve the taxpayer, council

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "Tax bid beaten down," News, Dec. 4. For those councillors who voted against a 1.96 per cent property tax increase for 2014 because they felt the reserve needed a top up - think again.
Save a life today

Save a life today

You can save a life today. When we think of saving a life, we think of someone jumping into freezing water to rescue people trapped in a car that slid off an icy road, or a firefighter running into a burning building to pull out a child.
Minoru Precinct renovations needed

Minoru Precinct renovations needed

Recently, we approved the need, location and financing for the major updating of the Minoru Older Adults Centre and the Minoru Aquatic Centre.
What about simplicity?

What about simplicity?

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "Canada Line gets artsy," News, Dec. 04 I wish to apologize to the current regime at Richmond City Hall.
Time to rethink beer, wine sales

Time to rethink beer, wine sales

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "Yap review recommends grocery store liquor sales," News, Nov. 29.
Speed isn't only factor

Speed isn't only factor

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "More traffic action needed," Letters, Dec. 4. Was excessive speed a factor in these accidents? How will slowing traffic down on Steveston Highway prevent them? That is very casual assumption or correlation to make.
Thank you for Philippines support

Thank you for Philippines support

The Editor, The Richmond Oxfam Committee would like to thank all of those who donated last week at the Richmond Centre Mall.
Week challenges Families First agenda

Week challenges Families First agenda

Well, the past week wasn't exactly a stellar one for Premier Christy Clark's Families First agenda.
Writers show bravery

Writers show bravery

The Editor, Re: "New voices dispel old myths," Letters, Nov. 22. Richmond Public Library would like to thank Mr. Ling (James) Hung for his inspiring and kind words regarding the Writerin-Residence program at the library.