Opinion

The Editor, Too often, we read about and witness death, accidents and crimes on the news, and we forget that the world is still a beautiful place - if we would only give it a chance.

The various offshoots of the sovereign citizen movement have been back in the news lately. You may be familiar with this movement under another name, including natural persons or more recently Freeman on the Land.

The Editor, Why can't Richmond residents have the same rights as Vancouverites in regards to being able to keep backyard chickens? The City of Richmond bylaw states that you're allowed to have chickens if your property is 2,000 square metres, which t

Perhaps West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MLA Jordan Sturdy knew the B.C. Liberals planned not to convene the provincial legislature this fall when he decided not to hand in the mayoralty chain in Pemberton until next year.

The Editor, On a bright and sunny Saturday morning, I decided to head across the street for a quick jog on the greenway on Railway.

The Editor, Re: "Mounties' Musical Ride gallops into town," News, Aug. 30.

The Editor, At present, bus riders have two ways to pay on a TransLink bus - cash, or Faresaver (a paper card with magnetic stripe).

Clayton Stoner has yet to make his mark in the National Hockey League as a premium player with the Minnesota Wild, but he's secured a big reputation off the ice this summer with the killing of a grizzly bear. We should thank him.

The Editor, "Take a close look at this picture," Friday Feature, Sept. 6. I want to thank Mr.Diaz for his willingness to share his experience with such openness and frankness.

The Editor, I have received information via the Canadian Taxpayer's Federation that senators and other parliamentarians are allowed to collect their very lucrative pensions even if convicted of defrauding taxpayers.