Opinion

Open letter to John Yap, MLA Richmond-Steveston and Minister of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology, I am writing you both as a constituent of the Richmond-Steveston riding and a fulltime second-year student of the geomatics engineering pro

Finance Minister Mike de Jong should perhaps watch more of those competitive poker TV shows, because it looks like he's playing his budget hand all wrong right now.

The Editor, Re: "Bottle current flows faster," News, Nov. 30. I read with interest the article written by Benjamin Yong.

Reader asks if touchscreen is essential for Microsoft's operating system

The Editor, Re: "Hailing Richmond's own Highway to Heaven," News, Nov. 30. While it is true that these religious institutions and schools exist cheek by jowl on No.

The Editor, Christmas is a special time. It evokes strong feelings. Some express impatient outrage at the glaring commercialism of the mall and the media, others treasure the expectancy, hope and spiritual significance of the birth of Christ.

The Editor, Re: "Work on $2.5m Railway Corridor set for spring," News, Nov. 28. Over the years, I've been often either driving or cycling to Steveston Village via Railway Avenue for leisure activities.

Some in the media have suggested that the entry of Martha Hall Findlay into the Liberal leadership race throws a wrench into Justin Trudeau's plans.

The Editor, Re: "Coun. seeks snow geese cull," News, Nov. 21.

The Editor, Re: "Holidays about many religions," Letters, Nov. 26. It appears to be okay for honika, ramadan and other festivals to be given their true name, but for Christmas not to be called Christmas to many of us is frankly unacceptable.