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An arbitrary cosmo date

An arbitrary cosmo date

Most of the world now marks the beginning of each new year as the first day of January. Although, like all of the other dates still held as new starts by a number of cultures, it's really quite arbitrary from a cosmological point of view.
2013 reflections and resolutions

2013 reflections and resolutions

The Editor, Along with billions of people, I strive to understand my role and purpose in life. My efforts are helped by reflecting on principles that make sense of human reality.
Four key issues to watch in 2013

Four key issues to watch in 2013

The media is full of recaps of the year's past events, so rather than add another repetitive article to that collection I thought it would might be more interesting to look at what lies ahead.
Apology nice

Apology nice

change is better
We need daycare, not retail

We need daycare, not retail

The Editor, I understand that the City of Richmond is considering spending a million dollars to add "retail space" to the Richmond Oval. This would be a wonderful idea if Richmond were short of retail space.
Veil lifted on fairness

Veil lifted on fairness

The Supreme Court of Canada decision on whether a woman may wear a niqab (face veil) in court is not definitive, but it is - in the Canadian tradition - eminently fair.
Dredging will help business flow

Dredging will help business flow

The Editor, (Recently) I had the privilege of taking part in the formal announcement related to the much-needed Ladner Steveston dredging project. Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) led the event to announce $10 million in funding for dredging.
Why chain down the New Year?

Why chain down the New Year?

New Year's Eve is a horrible guest. It slouches in a week after Christmas - which is much more fun, what with the wrapped presents and the eggnog - and tries to get us all to drink and stay up late.
Risk-based study missing for jet fuel

Risk-based study missing for jet fuel

The Editor, The appropriate use of land is an enormously effective way of reducing the impact of hazards on communities.
Thanks for lights

Thanks for lights

The Editor, To the City of Richmond public works for once again putting up those pretty blue and green lights in the trees around the track. They are enjoyed by so many and are very pretty.