Opinion

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Re: "Pathways to support," News, Sept. 27. The province recently rejected the recommendation of the UBCM to reinstate Riverview Hospital. Our government has made the right decision.

Open letter to YVR, Well, you blew it! Repaving is complete and nothing is really any better.

The Editor, Re: "Feelin' the heat," News, Sept. 20. Thank you for such a well-written, vividly articulated account of your experience at Fire Ops 101.

Hard on the heels of a leaked report stating B.C. Hydro customers can look forward to a rate hike of up to 26 per cent in the near future, comes unfortunately timed information about the bloated salaries paid to many at the Crown corporation.

Back before May 14, most people thought the B.C. Liberals had as much chance of winning an election as they had of selling voters a non-existent bridge.

The Editor, Re: "Cyclists dangerous? Really?" Letters, Sept. 20.

The Editor, Re: "Skies clear for Steveston's biggest grand prix yet," News, Sept. 25. Well, Mark Glavina of Phoenix Art Workshop did it again. He took the arts from the back of the bus and put it in the driver's seat.

The Editor, Re: "New bridge will just shift bottle neck: Brodie," News, Sept. 25 Doug Massey wants to save the Delta-to-Richmond tunnel named after his father, and he's asking people to sign a petition to save the tunnel? Won't work.

The Editor, Richmond is a great model of multiculturalism. This culturally diverse community is very proud of its intercultural harmony. Our No. 5 Road is home to more than 20 prominent places of worship.