Opinion

J ust what is it with the B.C. government when it comes to expensive computer problems? The latest sorry chapter in this seemingly never-ending story was recently uncovered by Carol Bellringer, B.C.’s crack, new independent auditor-general.

Dear Editor, The effects of climate change are evident all around us. This year’s temperature is considerably higher than previous years. Certain parts of B.C. are even at Stage 4 water restrictions right now.

Dear Editor, A beautiful Sunday afternoon picnic turned into a nightmare. I was among friends and their church family enjoying a potluck picnic at South Arm Pool Park. Children and young parents were having a great time in the playground.

Dear Editor, To put it simply, I am concerned about the poor driving practices I observe on a daily basis and the frequency at which they occur. Countless times I notice drivers changing lanes, or turning without signaling.

Dear Editor, Re: Ray Arnold’s “Protect the Mom and Pop Shops,” Letters, Aug. 14. Arnold has hit the nail right on its head. This has happened to the Dunbar and W 10th Avenue areas in Vancouver. These streets used to be lined with Mom and Pop shops.

T he printed word. Black and white. These phrases once rang with authority — saying, “it’s the printed word” meant it was official.

Dear Editor, The blocking of Steveston Richmond-East candidate Wendy Yuan leaves a couple questions.

Dear Editor, I am a long-time resident of Richmond, and I would like to write to express my displeasure at some changes I have observed recently.

Dear Editor, I have been following the city’s debate regarding the early termination of the Land Use Contracts (LUC) in Richmond. I currently live in Tiffany Estates in the Riverdale neighbourhood, which falls under the LUC.

Dear Editor, I don’t have a car and I was dumbfound to find out that the Liberal nomination (Steveston-Richmond east riding) meeting was being held in the Hamilton area.