Opinion

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "Tragic weekend on Richmond roads," News, Nov. 27.I feel for the families of the latest tragedies on Richmond roads.What we don't seem to face up to is the fact that our roads seem to set their own speed limits.

The provincial government is driving forward its promise of holding a referendum on TransLink. Or perhaps, "driving forward" isn't the correct euphemism in this case.

The Federal Liberals may be celebrating polling success in the four bye-lections held Monday, but so many disparate factors were at play that it's too soon to anoint Justin Trudeau as the party's saviour.

The Editor, Usually at this time of the year I wonder what I can do to help others to show my gratitude for having such an amazing life.

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "Tragic weekend on Richmond roads," News, Nov. 27.It was with sadness that I read this article. I am a driver and a walker in Richmond, and I agree that drivers need to slow down and everyone needs to be more aware.

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "Be careful of valuables left in car," Letters, Nov. 20.It is very unfortunate Grace Sharma lost valuables while attending her brother's wedding at the Sikh Temple.

It must be a little frustrating being a senior military officer in peacetime. Sure there's always lots to do - training, updating equipment, political and budget wrangling.

Vancouver - The Editor, With the holidays fast approaching, this means one thing, the biggest retail expenditure of the year is also coming.People will start to get really excited, and then get really stressed.

It's a sure-fire bet that whenever major changes are made to the B.C. Ferry system the howls of outrage from ferry users are quick to follow. And the reaction was no different to the B.C.

If at first you don't succeed...