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City hall consumed by destination feeding frenzy

City hall consumed by destination feeding frenzy

The Editor, Re: "Destination museum dream re-floated," News, March 27. Apparently our city council are suffering from a severe attack of "destination frenzy.
School district tackles bullying, encourages positive behaviour

School district tackles bullying, encourages positive behaviour

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Education better than a bylaw

Education better than a bylaw

The Editor, I would like to commend Richmond residents Kerry Starchuk and Ann Merdinyan for bringing up the issue of Chinese-only signage in some of the shopping malls and stores catering primarily to the customers who speak the language.
City moves toward a sustainable future

City moves toward a sustainable future

Richmond offers an enviable quality of life for our residents. We've been ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world. Even as we've grown to a city of 200,000, we've been able to preserve and protect much of the natural beauty around us.
Don't just build, repair

Don't just build, repair

The Editor, Re: "City opposes farmland crossing option for Massey Tunnel," News, March 13. I read with interest about the planning for a new tunnel or bridge to replace the George Massey Tunnel.
Coal dust not a concern

Coal dust not a concern

The Editor, Re: "Coal dust concerns sail into view," News, March 26. Fraser Surrey Docks is an experienced terminal operator.
Museum talk gives me indegestion

Museum talk gives me indegestion

The Editor, Re: "Destination museum dream re-floated," News, March 27. Unbelievable! That this council would even consider an expense of this magnitude, 58 million bucks in pursuit of a nebulous goal.
Getting back to business

Getting back to business

What a long, strange trip it's been. B.C.
Hear, hear to bilingual signs

Hear, hear to bilingual signs

The Editor, Re: "Chinese signs tell English speakers to clear off," News March 29. Thank you Nick Loenen, you have very nicely hit the nail on the head. Bam! Mayor and city councillors - get your heads out of the sand.
Want museum? Hold referendum

Want museum? Hold referendum

The Editor, Re: "Destination museum dream re-floated," News, March 27. Taxpayers should be outraged that projects of this magnitude are thrust upon us rather than holding a referendum to see if there really is an appetite for such a facility.