Skip to content

Opinion

Why it's good that polls have failed

Why it's good that polls have failed

The poll that came closest to calling the result right in Tuesday's provincial election was still wildly wrong. A Forum Research poll done six days before the vote showed a mere two-point gap between the Liberals and the NDP.
Dirty tricks may be sign of things to come

Dirty tricks may be sign of things to come

It's always challenging filing a column on the eve of an election, since by the time most people read it they have either already voted or know the election's outcome. So predictions can be a precarious proposition.
In the dark ... ages

In the dark ... ages

Empirical evidence took another blow to the face last week, just as the bruise from the last one is starting to show.
Council should be ashamed

Council should be ashamed

The Editor, Richmond city councillors: Shame on you! What happened to listening to the very people who voted you into office? What happened to listening to the voices of the very people who helped to build this city for the past 50 years? Are we invi
Keeping signs in plain sight

Keeping signs in plain sight

The Editor, Re: "Building bridges," News, May 3. I would like to compliment you on your decision to tackle the issue of Chinese-only signs.
Question BC Ferries' role

Question BC Ferries' role

The Editor, As the trial of Karl Liggert wraps up, it occurs to me that I have not heard much commentary about the role of BC Ferries in this disaster.
Bylaws for language signs

Bylaws for language signs

The Editor, Re: "Building bridges," News, May 3. It is interesting that this issue of Chinese signs came up because I had just planned on writing a letter about it.
Voting for responsibility

Voting for responsibility

If you don't vote, you give up your right to complain.
We must evolve to accept

We must evolve to accept

The Editor, Three recent events have prompted me to write. First, the media coverage about the coming out of NBA star Jason Collins. Secondly, a group of women friends discussing whether or not there is a need for a Gay volleyball league.
Vision lacking for Steveston

Vision lacking for Steveston

The Editor, As residents who choose to live in Steveston because of its maritime heritage and active commercial fishing industry, we are deeply concerned with how Richmond Council is confusing merely slowing development with conservation.