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RCCS builds bridges between cultures

RCCS builds bridges between cultures

The Editor, Richmond Chinese Community Society (RCCS) must be commended for putting on its Seniors Lunch Party last month. The theme of the party, attended by close to 500 people, was aptly named: A Long and Healthy Life.
Musical Ride didn't disappoint

Musical Ride didn't disappoint

The Editor, Last Wednesday, I had the honour to be present for the first RCMP Musical Ride to be held in Richmond. I was not alone. It looked as if half of Richmond was at Twin Oaks for the presentation.
Give our kids a brake

Give our kids a brake

If you don't have any school-aged children, you should be thinking carefully about this week - especially if you're planning to drive anywhere.
Salmon Row delivers stellar performance

Salmon Row delivers stellar performance

The Editor, I had the genuine pleasure of seeing the local production of Salmon Row last week. This presentation by Mortal Coil, in cooperation with the Gateway Theatre was a gem that Richmond should be proud of.
CUPE in good position for negotiations

CUPE in good position for negotiations

The new school year begins this week, and it's been a while since the year has kicked off with so much uncertainty in the education system.
Ensure road safety for kids

Ensure road safety for kids

The Editor, On behalf of the Richmond Board of Education, I am pleased to welcome our students and families to a new and exciting school year.
Busy-bodies need to butt out

Busy-bodies need to butt out

The Editor, Re: "Let Bentley live," Letters, August 21. It is precisely because people want to have control over their dying days that they create "living wills," also known as "advanced directives.
All involved parties need to tackle bullying

All involved parties need to tackle bullying

The Editor, Re: "What's missing from the bully talk?" Column, Aug. 28 As a parent who has had both my kids bullied by a child at my children's school, I'd like to respond to this article. These are my observations based on what I've been through.
Carousel does offers a second renewal

Carousel does offers a second renewal

I turned 30 when it was practically a capital offence. It was the beginning of the end of life - or at least, it was certainly the end of youth. At 30, you became an old man (or woman), and were absorbed into "the establishment.
Wireless wave of action

Wireless wave of action

Step right up. There's an auction going on for enough bandwidth on Canada's wireless infrastructure to introduce a whole new carrier to our market of scant few options.