Opinion

Richmond - The Editor, Last week, the central Philippines, particularly the Visayas region, took the brunt of the destruction wrought by Typhoon Haiyan, which according to meterological authorities was classified as the strongest typhoon in history.

For about the first time in its history, the Agricultural Land Commission is generating talk among the condodwellers in dense Vancouver.

The Editor, Many thanks to Judith Hutson, the amazing, talented lady who organized the reception in the Richmond City Hall lobby that took place after the Remembrance Day Ceremony.

You have no idea what it's like. Unless you've served, you have no idea what is faced by the people deployed to Ottawa and Victoria and the hotspots in other province/territories. They are in the constant battle for hearts and minds.

The Editor, Open letter from the BC Agriculture Council regarding the core review of and potential restructuring of the Agriculture Land Commission (ALC) under the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission: The B.C.

A decade ago, I'd have been waiting on pins and needles for the debut of the Ender's Game movie. Quality? Actors? 3-D? None of that would have factored into my decision; I'd have been there on opening day if it was done with Popsicle stick puppets.

The Editor Re: "A little goes a little way," Editorial, Oct. 11. Your Oct. 11 editorial rightfully commends businesses that are creating inclusive employment opportunities for adults with developmental and other disabilities in B.C. and Canada.

The notion that aboriginal communities are like black holes when it comes to government funding was strengthened considerably with the release of the latest scathing report by B.C.'s Children and Youth Representative.

Richmond - The Editor, Instead of our government paying all of those senators (some of them crooks) their big salaries, they should give to our dear veterans. They are so neglected, and they did so much for our country.Madeleine BatesRichmond

Richmond - The Editor, The provincial Ministry of Transportation has just erected a sign on Highway 99 announcing a $2 million project to upgrade the Highway 99/Steveston Highway off-ramp.