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The numbers just don't add up

The numbers just don't add up

Richmond - The Editor, Excellent letter from Ken MacLennan regarding the Oval's financial statement with some very pertinent questions regarding the ACTUAL costs of operating our "Owe-Val.
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We need change

We need change

Richmond - The Editor, Open letter to Premier Christy Clark, I am writing to you on behalf of the student bodies of Richmond high schools.
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I swear that can't be right

I swear that can't be right

Richmond - The Editor, Well well, this is the first time that I have heard of a patrol vessel having a cursing speed of 12 knots. Perhaps the writer meant the crew? Leslie Tallosi Richmond
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Court ruling a game changer

Court ruling a game changer

What does it take to stop the Northern Gateway oil pipelines? For Prime Minister Stephen Harper, the answer seemed to be nothing. Scholars alleged a report on the pipeline was replete with errors.
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Education never ideology free

Education never ideology free

Richmond - The Editor, Those who believe the BCTF is trying to impose a particular ideology on our education system should recognize that governments commonly impose their idea of what role public schooling should play in supporting their own social
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It is time for property tax reform in B.C

It is time for property tax reform in B.C

We have all received our property tax notices by now, and although we appreciate the services, I'm sure we all wonder how we'll continue to afford to live in the Lower Mainland, let alone our children.
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Not such a 'happy' hour

Not such a 'happy' hour

Richmond - The Editor, Recently, the Liberal government and the liquor commission, headed by MLA John Yap, made several changes to the Liquor Act.Most of these made sense, but one did not - minimum pricing per ounce on beer, wine and liquor.
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Little church leads the pack

Little church leads the pack

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "Highway to Heaven showcases harmony," News, June 27."Sanghera remembers when the Indian Cultural Centre of Canada.... was the first religious institution to be built in the area about 30 years ago.
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Parents must work together

Parents must work together

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "No special need to move son: Mom," News, June 25.As a parent at Sea Island elementary whose family has been impacted by the situation described in the above article, I wish to provide some clarity.
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Carbon dated

Carbon dated

To the surprise of no one, Transportation Minister Todd Stone has told the Lower Mainland's mayors their transit plan is a non-starter if it means dipping into the province's carbon tax to pay for it.
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