Opinion

Dear Editor, Independent or Mom and Pop retailers, such as those that make the village of Steveston so unique and tourist-friendly, are driven out of existence by two factors: A) when malls or big-box retailers draw too many customers away, and, B) w

Well, hasn’t this campaign started with a pop! Calling a federal election smack in the middle of summer, when our biggest concern is going to bed with sand between our toes, should make for a lazy, hazy campaign launch.

Recognizing the nature of reality and our selves, we must accept the inescapable fact of change.

T here’s a quick way to assess council action on development. Just ask, “Does it help Richmond to be the Garden City?” Yes = Pass. No = Fail. The “half-assed house bylaw” fails. That nickname (from Coun.

Dear Editor, In the harsh afternoon summer sun, the barren concrete expanses of Steveston’s Imperial Landing appear more desolate than usual.

Dear Editor, I have been a loyal, federal Liberal supporter and active party member for many years, and am very disappointed in the lack of respect being shown to active party members and the organizational direction the Liberal Party is currently ta

Dear Editor, Re: “Be patient with the newcomers,” Letters , Aug. 5. Coun.

I keep looking for what I would consider a rational explanation as to why Richmond councillors are loath to curtail the size of homes in this city. I’m not finding it. I appreciate Coun.

Dear Editor, Harding’s rule states that something bad often results in something good, and something good often results in something bad. Water restrictions are bad for kids because they won’t be able to use backyard pools.

Open letter to Richard Simms and City of Richmond, Re: “You’ve goat to be kiddin’?” News , Aug. 5 I am a Richmond resident and I fully endorse what you have been doing. Families need to go back to nature to appreciate things in life.