Opinion

The Editor, Here we sit with another election on our doorstep. In the past a lot of folk ignored civic elections allowing others to control the direction of city politics. I think it is because they feel ill-informed.

The Editor, Re: “Branscombe shows imprudence,” Letters, Oct. 10. I would like to endorse the views of letter writer Eric Sykes about why city council endorsed such heavy spending on Branscombe House when there seems to be no case for this.

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.

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.