Opinion

Two weeks ago we said farewell to the most loyal reader of this column, my father. Naturally, there is a lot of sorrow right now, but we are also overwhelmed with gratitude over what he has left behind.

It’s torn and worn, but what a thrill it gave me when I found it. I’m talking about a street map of Richmond, published in 1960 by the Board of Trade (present-day Chamber of Commerce).

Dear Editor, The new model airplane bylaw being considered in order to update the allegedly “outdated” previous bylaw banning only gas-powered aircraft from schoolyards is unnecessary. I think the old bylaw was perfectly acceptable.

Dear Editor, As a lifetime (50-plus years) member of the Richmond community, I feel a sense of anguish in what is currently taking place here with rampant development and the changes that have exploded over the past decade.

Dear editor, I have a story/grievance that, in my opinion, should be made public. It’s about a the rat population at No. 3 and Leslie roads.

Dear Editor, I would like to bring to your attention a prime example of a business here in Richmond taking advantage of an elderly woman, where the end result could have ended in a fatality.

Dear Editor, Where the blame lies for foreign investment ghost houses and out of neighbourhood character, oversized homes is with the elected leaders of this city (past and present).

Dear Editor, Re: “Lack of leadership on climate change,” Letters, May 14. I feel compelled to respond to Mr. Ranjan’s letter.

As April showers give way to the Merry Month of May, it’s time to celebrate the season of rebirth and new beginnings with a trio of attractive wines.

As part of McNair’s Culinary Arts Program, students choose from one of five projects: a multicultural food project, a learning journal, a portfolio, an essay, or research project.