Opinion

Richmond - The Editor, It goes without saying that we need to raise money to allow SkyTrain to further service the outlying areas.

Richmond - The Editor, There's a largely overlooked background issue with regard to the proposed Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation (VAFFC) fuel delivery project that also needs to be considered.

Richmond - The Editor, I am confused. I read in the paper that fellow Richmond motorists are worried about road safety and are calling for more enforcement; I read about shootings and murders right here in Richmond.

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "Teresa Wat defends mission, Chinese apology," News, Jan. 1. MLA Teresa Wat didn't lose much time in going on a China junket.

The Editor, Okay, deep breath everyone! Recent approvals for controversial fossil fuel projects will put tankers along our coast and into the Fraser River, transporting bitumen and jet fuel, respectively.

How can someone say they've seen the future, and it looks great? I can, when it's what Steveston could become if we carefully manage our rich, maritime history.

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "What we expect to make headlines in 2014," News, Jan. 3. It looks like a lot of competing choices for the headlines space for the year.

This flu season's prevalent strain is particularly nasty, already having sent a number of people to intensive care. It's also unusual in that it seems to be hitting younger people hardest.

It comes around like clockwork, the pledge to improve. When a set of stairs starts to resemble the Grouse Grind and previously loose fitting pants look like body paint we know it's time to make a change.

Richmond - The Editor, This morning, I went to shop at a grocery store in Richmond.As I was looking at the prices, I noticed that coconut milk was discounted at $1.29, so I decided to purchase six tins.