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Letter: Voters are awake and we're smellin' the greed

Letter: Voters are awake and we're smellin' the greed

The Editor, “Wake up Steveston,” Letters, Oct. 8. In his letter, Bob Ransford attacks the mayor, city council and Steveston merchants for opposing Onni’s application to re-zone the empty Imperial Landing buildings along the Steveston waterfront.
Letter: Chinese signs are disrespectful, confusing

Letter: Chinese signs are disrespectful, confusing

The Editor, Re: “Chinese sign debate back on table,” News, Oct. 8. Unless Richmond has magically relocated on the other side of our planet since I last checked, we live in Canada. Our country’s national languages? Not Chinese.
Column: Can the NDP take down Clark?

Column: Can the NDP take down Clark?

A sneak preview of what to expect in the next provincial election campaign was on full public display at the legislature last week -— and both the Opposition and the government came away feeling pretty good about their respective performances.
Editorial: Don't blur the truth

Editorial: Don't blur the truth

As revealed by the CBC this week, the Conservative cabinet has been looking to tweak the country’s copyright laws to give political parties free access to broadcast news clips so they can be made into political advertisements.
Column: Nothing is scarier than the unknown

Column: Nothing is scarier than the unknown

The darkest holiday of the year is almost upon us. No, not Thanksgiving, not unless you plan to battle zombie turkeys over a pit of flesh-eating cranberry sauce.
Editorial: What Chinese sign issue?

Editorial: What Chinese sign issue?

If you’re wondering if Chinese-only signage is an election issue, check out the Richmond News’ Facebook page. In last Wednesday’s paper, we ran an “Election Issues” page on the debate.
Letter: Think safety before Richmond re-election

Letter: Think safety before Richmond re-election

The Editor, I am sick and tired of Steveston Highway being driven like a Formula 1 track. This afternoon I was adhering to the speed limit, and was constantly passed on either side by cars travelling at 70-80-90 kms/hour. Close to No.
Letter: Branscombe House shows city hall imprudence

Letter: Branscombe House shows city hall imprudence

The Editor; Re: “Branscombe House seeks artsy occupant,” News, Oct. 1 Your report on the money pit Branscombe House certainly got me out of my chair.
Letter: Beware working women in their undies

Letter: Beware working women in their undies

The Editor, Get ready Richmond. Soon, about a day after the Sears store closes, you’ll be treated to, or horrified by, a slew of 45-plus-year-old women in their undies who have no place to buy clothes anymore.
Column: Thankfulness, a healthy attitude

Column: Thankfulness, a healthy attitude

The way you look at your life at this moment can determine your future health and happiness. How you habitually think has great bearing on your performance at school or work, your physical health, your emotions and your relationships.