Opinion

People often ask me, "Matthew, what is the best exotic pet, and where can I get one?" Yes, maybe I prompt them extensively, or even slip them $5 just for asking, but it is a good question, and one I enjoy answering.

The Editor, The recent all candidates meeting, where some candidates were noticeable by their absence, could well be termed a bloody disgrace.

The Editor, Somebody come up with a way of telling our politicians exactly what we do or do not want without voting for the lesser of two evils. Somehow they and we have forgotten they're our employees, hired to do a job.

Yes, everyone's in a tizzy since the Americans announced they're considering charging a fee to Canadian border crossers.

The Editor, I am very disappointed in John Yap, the MLA in my riding, who could not be bothered to attend the all-candidates' meeting last Monday evening.

There are 85 ridings being fought over in this election campaign, and trying to keep track of even half of them can be a daunting task.

The Editor, Where's Waldo/John Yap? Has anyone else noticed? Prior to being caught using secret email addresses to hide the deceit, there were pictures of Yap shaking some unsuspecting persons hand, or doing the Java political jabber-speak sessions.

The Editor, On Monday, April 29, there was an all-candidates meeting at the Richmond Seniors Centre, sponsored by the Richmond Centre for Disability. Four Richmond Centre candidates showed up, two Independent, one for Unparty and one for BC Greens.

Improving the availability of appropriate, affordable and accessible housing choices for all existing and future residents is a key city goal.

If you're considering voting, but you don't know if you're registered, fear not. Are you 18 years old or older, and do you possess Canadian citizenship? Then this shouldn't be too difficult.