Opinion

How many people reading this column could go 20 weeks without a paycheque, without seriously depleting your savings account or cashing in a significant amount of RRSP funds? I suspect not many people could, but that bleak scenario is precisely the on

It’s been 100 years since the guns began firing in the First World War. When Germany invaded Belgium on Aug. 4, 1914, Great Britain declared war on Germany.

The Editor, To the No. 3 Road McDonalds manager Rob, I want to thank you. Thank you for partnering with Richmond High in supporting students from our Recycling Club.

Richmond - The Editor, Several residents have expressed concern about the cavalier destruction of old trees to make room for parking lots and monster houses in Richmond.

Richmond - The Editor, Recently, a group of teenage boys on Vinmore Road near Francis Road in west Richmond did an unspeakable thing.They chased a limping racoon and shot at him with pellet guns in broad daylight. It was a deliberate action.

When SkyTrain passengers got stuck in the middle of some of the busiest times of the day, twice in two weeks, it revealed a lot about how our region is governed.

Canada is safe. The last time crime rates were this low the Post-It hadn't been invented and The Beatles were together.

Richmond's parks and trails are often cited to explain why Richmond is a great place in which to live. The city has won awards for innovative design and overall excellence.

There's nothing quite like the August long weekend to inspire some serious, warm weather enjoyment.

Richmond - The Editor.Re: "Brothers 'share' success," News, July 25.Has something with politicians changed? It used to be that elected officials would show up to events, and have their picture taken presenting some over-sized cheque.