Opinion

Dear editor, I am writing to inform you about my unpleasant experiences with the transit buses in central Richmond, more specifically the 407 Gilbert bus.

Dear Editor, My husband and I attended the public workshop on height and massing of new houses July 8 and the workshop for developers July 9.

Dear Editor, There are many different kinds of cowardice and we can often see the manifestations of several types in the attitudes and behaviours of some politicians.

Dear Editor, Last Wednesday, July 8, there was a feeling of unhappiness, frustration and even anger in the council chambers at city hall. People wanted to be heard.

It’s been said that one of the worst ways to determine if an applicant is the right person for a job is to interview them. Or, one of the worst ways to determine if a political candidate is the right person to govern is to have an election campaign.

O n Canada Day, I attended the annual Salmon Festival in Steveston and I couldn’t help but think, what a great place to get a good dose of vitamin D! This may sound strange, but allow me to explain.

D espite the fact that New Zealand is far away, has more sheep, and the people speak with a quaint, almost Aussie accent, it does share a lot of similarities with British Columbia.

Dear Editor, A Trojan Horse stuffed full of dollars has taken over city hall. Who let it in? It takes a lot of dollars to meet city hall salary demands, with six-figure salaries and lavish expense accounts for the high and mighty.

Dear Editor, Another pleasant morning cycle through the Garry Point Landfill. Visitors, please be responsible. If the bin is full take your garbage home to be recycled. Wayne Weston Richmond

Dear Editor, Re: “Make Steveston a modern resort,” Letters , July 2.