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Liberals conveniently bury bad news

Liberals conveniently bury bad news

Governments like to try to bury bad news announcements, and using a Friday in the dog days of summer is usually a good time to try it. And that's what the B.C.
No sympathy for homeowner

No sympathy for homeowner

The Editor, Re: "$1.3M drug home forfeited," News, Aug. 14. Poor Mr. Fan Quiang Zeeng. Yes, he's one of Richmond's statistically poor, declaring income between $3,000-$7,000 a year.
Wheels must turn faster

Wheels must turn faster

With an expected one million people settling into the Metro Vancouver region over the next 30 years, and 80,000 of those coming to Richmond, the need for increased public transit is reaching a critical point.
Writing is on the wall for Wallin

Writing is on the wall for Wallin

Dear Pamela Wallin, Can I call you Pamela? I know you're a senator now, former diplomat, Order of Canada and all that, but I'm a reporter, you used to be a reporter. You remember what it was like, right? Okay, maybe I better stick to Ms. Wallin.
Take snake owners to task

Take snake owners to task

The Editor, My deepest condolences to the family in New Brunswick who lost two children due to the escape of an African rock python.
Having the right to die

Having the right to die

To a layman, it seems unambiguous: Margaret (Margot) Bentley, while of sound mind, left a living will in 1991 that states she does not want liquids or nourishment if diagnosed with an incurable disease with no reasonable expectation of recovery.
Make buses more efficient

Make buses more efficient

The Editor, I am writing about what I personally think are the most important problems with public transit.
Railway corridor anti-progress

Railway corridor anti-progress

The Editor, Silly me, I thought the paving of the green corridor beside Railway was still being discussed.
Fix cart thefts before Target

Fix cart thefts before Target

The Editor, "Stop cart stealing," Letters, July 5. If you drive by the 5500 blocks of Arcadia Road, you will see about five or more carts that were left on the curbside most of the time.
Redrawing the maps favours Liberals

Redrawing the maps favours Liberals

As if things weren't bad enough for the NDP these days, it looks like the B.C. Liberals are about to be handed an even bigger advantage.