Opinion

Ten or so years from now, we may look back and circle Dec. 19, 2011 as the day our healthcare system embarked on a new path. Whether it will ultimately be a good or bad path remains to be seen.

The Editor, As the President of the Sea Island Heritage Society, I was delighted to read several articles that have appeared recently about the Burkeville subdivision on Sea Island.

The Editor, Re: Do away with blue boxes? Letters, Jan. 13. Mr. Hoeglers choice words reveal the inadequacy of how we as a society are dealing with environmental issues.

The Editor, Some people have nothing but time on their hands. There is a fellow in my service club who volunteers for all the fundraisers and other groups, such as, a church and community meal. He has so much time on his hands.

The Editor, Re: "Time for TransLink to look at big picture," Letters, Jan. 6.

Way back in the dawn of economic prehistory, there was the coin. Some of the first coins in the world were created in the kingdom of Lydia, in what is now Turkey, but was then part of the Greek sphere of influence.

The Editor, I'm going to miss you, Wind Waves. You have been a whimsical, graceful beacon of colourful cheer; Especially on cold, grey days with rain and snow all around.

To Richmond City Council, Thank you to Richmond City council for reviewing the No.

The Editor, Almost all of us in the Greater Vancouver region use YVR and have created the need for more jet fuel.

The Editor, Has anyone noticed the recent rash of power interruptions in the Lower Mainland? Besides the two major power interruptions Richmond has recently endured, multiple power losses have been reported in numerous areas of the lower mainland.