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Sex offender convicted in deaths of teen girls

Sex offender convicted in deaths of teen girls

Spectators in a Vancouver courtroom erupted in applause Friday as Martin Tremblay was found guilty in connection with the 2010 deaths of two teenage girls who had partied at his Richmond home. B.C.
Growth spurt suspicious

Growth spurt suspicious

The Editor, Re: "Truck traffic through tunnel could triple by 2030: Report," News Feb. 22. I wish Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) would shrink instead of grow.
Think pinker than shirts

Think pinker than shirts

Pink Shirt Day has gone from an impromptu show of solidarity by Grade 12 students standing up for a bullied classmate to a national conversation every February.
Don't build it, they won't come

Don't build it, they won't come

The Editor, I guess Richmond city council and staff (who encourage and support mega projects) have not heard of liquefaction? Or . earthquakes? Is city hall prepared should that occur? No, not hardly.
Help change AIDS tide

Help change AIDS tide

The Editor, Re: "Richmond realtor reduced to tears on African mis-ion," News, Feb. 13. I want to congratulate Izabela Wasiela for her recent volunteer experience in Zambia.
Richmond steadfastly opposed to jet fuel delivery plan

Richmond steadfastly opposed to jet fuel delivery plan

The Editor, City Council has steadfastly opposed the Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery Project proposal from the outset because of the many potential economic, social and environmental risks to the City of Richmond as well as surrounding areas.
Tanker trucks no longer need to be on roads

Tanker trucks no longer need to be on roads

The Editor, Over the years many economists and political figures have noted that many corporations and financial institutions will socialize risk and privatize profits as much as possible.
Big space rocks, a cool way out

Big space rocks, a cool way out

I've now decided how I want to die. I want to be killed by a meteorite. Last week, a big chunk or rock and/or metal slammed through the sky above Russia, blasting out windows and injuring thousands.
Solve it, not spin it

Solve it, not spin it

Port Metro Vancouver is perhaps not feeling the love.
Fare gates optimize transit service

Fare gates optimize transit service

The Editor, Most people who oppose the upcoming SkyTrain fare gates seem to have not realized that part of the reason that TransLink and the BC MOT want to introduce fare gates is so that integration with the upcoming Compass transit fare card can be