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Hospital thrift sale enjoys a Vintage year

Hospital thrift sale enjoys a Vintage year

The Editor, This past weekend, the Richmond Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store was a hive of activity with our major fundraising sale of the year. The Antique and Vintage Sale raised over $40,000 this year and all proceeds will go to Richmond Hospital.
U.S. has democratic kinks to iron

U.S. has democratic kinks to iron

Hi, America! Big night for you the other night.
Paying the small price

Paying the small price

moment of silence is not too big a price to pay. It's easily less a price than that paid by those for whom Remembrance Day is observed each year. It's far less than the price paid by those who are commemorated by cenotaphs across the country.
Cohen report paints dismal picture

Cohen report paints dismal picture

The Editor, The Cohen Commission Report was recently tabled in the House of Commons.
Fin eaters should watch Sharkwater

Fin eaters should watch Sharkwater

The Editor, Re: "Wong stands by decision to eat shark fin," News, Oct. 17. I'm hoping that anyone who continues the practice of buying this product does so because of a lack of knowledge.
Shift in RCMP attitudes

Shift in RCMP attitudes

We learned this week that a West Vancouver police officer was reprimanded for letting a civilian put on his gun belt and for posting the pictures to Facebook. While definitely a breach of policy, it was a minor incident and no real harm came of it.
Faregates won't help

Faregates won't help

The Editor, "About time TransLink gets faregates," Letters, Nov. 2.
Chinese books an asset

Chinese books an asset

Re: "How necessary are these rare Chinese books?" Letters, Oct. 31. In response to the recent letter to the editor regarding the Dr. Lee donation, I would like to confirm this large donation of books does indeed come from Dr.
Liberals continue to avoid accountability

Liberals continue to avoid accountability

The B.C. Liberals are once again showing that the longer a party remains in power, the more it attempts to avoid accountability and transparency.
Demolish oval and halt tax drain

Demolish oval and halt tax drain

The Editor, Re: "City needs new accounting officer," Letters, Nov. 2. I couldn't agree more with Mr. Murphy's letter where he talks about the future of this building.