Opinion

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Falls are dangerous. We can’t plan where we will fall. Rest assured it will not be close to a telephone, and heaven help you if you break a bone and can’t crawl across the floor to reach one to possibly save your life.