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Teachers critical to community

Teachers critical to community

The Editor, As we observe World Teachers Day on Oct.
Many parts to Terra Nova process

Many parts to Terra Nova process

The Editor, Re: "Terra Nova created by many," Letters, Sept. 19. I was surprised to read Marion Smith's letter in your Sept.
City needs update on VAFFC

City needs update on VAFFC

The Editor, Residents of Richmond and the city council are still waiting to hear what fate awaits us with respect to the Vancouver Airport Fuel Facility Corporation (VAFFC) proposal.
Youth plus high-powered cars equals speed

Youth plus high-powered cars equals speed

The Editor, Re: "Young drivers suspected of street racing," News, Sept. 26.
Letter from an abandoned bunny

Letter from an abandoned bunny

The Editor, I am a Minoru park bunny. I was either born here or dropped off here. I thought my life in the park would be fun. Oh, but was I wrong. I am constantly hiding from the cruel attempts of kids and dogs chasing, harassing, and poking at me.
Rise of the robots not so awful

Rise of the robots not so awful

It's been 104 years this week since Sept. 27, 1908, the date that the first Model T rolled off the first modern assembly line. It marked one of the great changes in the way humans made things and interacted with the world.
Scramble crossing aptly named

Scramble crossing aptly named

The Editor, I have just arrived home after going into Steveston. Arriving at the crossing at the end of No. 1 Road, I wanted to turn left onto Moncton.
Decriminalize cannabis

Decriminalize cannabis

On Wednesday, the province's municipal leaders voted on a resolution calling for the decriminalization of marijuana. They should not only pass this motion, but resolve to lobby other communities across the country to do the same.
Burnett teachers act as good Samaritans

Burnett teachers act as good Samaritans

The Editor, My father, 90, lost his way home last week. With the help of three (maybe more) teachers of J.N. Burnett secondary school, he reached home safely.
An Ode to the owed

An Ode to the owed

The Editor Now the dust has settled and most of the Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal winners have been announced - take heart, I said most! - I would like to speak about the hundreds, nay thousands, of folks who were not so honoured.