Opinion

The Editor, The upcoming civic election is a chance for us to have a say in how our city is run. Many will complain and fewer seem too vote. The multitude of candidates can be somewhat perplexing and sorting out platforms is equally daunting.

The Editor, Democracy is fragile, should not be taken for granted and must be nurtured.

The Editor, Re: “Candidates jostle over challenges,” News, Oct. 31. I would like to comment on Matt Pitcairn’s (limited terms) and Michael Wolfe’s (disclose donations) article that appeared in the Richmond News last Friday.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the start of the Great War in Europe. The conflict expanded to include nations from around the globe, and is now often referred to as the First World War, or variations.

Once again we turn our thoughts on Remembrance Day to the men, women and children killed in the two terrible world wars and other armed conflicts involving our citizens.

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Last week, McNair’s Culinary Arts students went on a field trip to Hopcott Farm in Pitt Meadows.

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Because a routine physical examination is not covered by the Medical Services Plan in a patient with no symptoms and no known disease, most adults are not aware of all the screening tests they should consider.

There has been some well reasoned criticism aimed at the BC Liberal government’s never-ending push to establish an LNG industry in this province, particularly on the issue of whether that industry will hinder attempts at fighting climate change.