Opinion

Do you remember the terrible tragedy that resulted in the collapse of a building, the death of many hundreds of people? Do you remember the outcry that followed, the calls for justice? Do you remember when the people responsible were shot? That last

Richmond - The Editor, Open letter to Norm Letnick, Minister of Agriculture: I am a farmer in Richmond involved locally in the effort to protect farmland from development and degradation.

For every story that makes the front page or the start of the newscast, there were many that didn't. Think about that every time you see the walking-talking disaster that is Rob Ford dominating the news cycle.

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "UNESCO bid, long, costly, but worthy," News, April 23. With baited breath, I noted city hall's latest item on their bucket list; ie seeking the UNESCO designation for the taxpayers' money pit called Steveston.

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "Damaging democracy," Letters, May 2. I am not surprised at low voter turnouts in Richmond at all.

The B.C. Government's controversial Bill 24 (Land Commission Amendment Act) will gut the Agricultural Land Commission Act. This bill proposes to divide B.C. farmland into two zones.

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "Council votes out Vote Anywhere," News, April 30.I read with disbelief our city council's decision to take a step backwards when it comes to encouraging voter turnout in civic elections.

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "Hands off our $26 million," News, April 30. As a former school trustee, I share the agony and frustration of the Richmond Board of Education.

Don't listen to what public health officials and doctors have been warning for years. The Fraser Institute knows better.

The Editor, It would be a shame if Richmond lost the annual Terry Fox Run at Garry Point Park. At this time, we have not been able to find a new Volunteer Run Organizer for this popular Richmond event and will have to cancel the September, 2014 Run.