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Dix's actions show he's in control of party

Dix's actions show he's in control of party

In a reversal of the 2009 campaign, the NDP appears much better organized than the B.C. Liberals this time around.
Don't let tail wag the dog

Don't let tail wag the dog

The Editor, Re: "Immigrants should prepare for career setbacks," Opinion, April 24. This was refreshing to read an article that tells it like it is and doesn't beat around the bush on this matter of immigration.
Onni continues to ignores community

Onni continues to ignores community

The Editor, Undeterred by continuing negative feedback from the community on their many past efforts to maximize their profits by re-zoning the waterfront Imperial Landing properties, Onni is having yet another kick at the can.
Search for forgotten hero

Search for forgotten hero

The Editor, I'm hoping Richmond News readers may have information on an Arthur Wilfred Butler (1891-1956). The village of Scotter in Lincolnshire, England is looking for information about this man who emigrated to Canada in 1912.
Time to kick liars to curb

Time to kick liars to curb

The Editor, The first victim in political campaigns, as in wartime, is truth. Nothing illustrates this better than the April 19 ad by my MLA, John Yap, and today's B.C. Liberals which appeared in your April 19 paper: "The Choice is clear.
What price a U.S. visit?

What price a U.S. visit?

Everyone's in a tizzy since the Americans announced they're considering charging a fee to Canadian border crossers.
Debates seldom change people's minds

Debates seldom change people's minds

As I write this, we're a few hours away from the second of a series of all-candidates meetings and debates for the Langley and Fort Langley-Aldergrove ridings.
Go back to basics, city

Go back to basics, city

The Editor, Unless funds are privately donated, wishlist mega-projects such as Richmond's proposed $59-million museum must materialize from general revenue, i.e., the pot supported by Richmond's tax-paying residents and businesses.
Major parties making mistakes

Major parties making mistakes

It didn't take long in the election campaign for both of our major political parties to prove they are both capable of making foolish mistakes and policies, and that neither has a monopoly on good sense.
Blazing a trail for reform

Blazing a trail for reform

Another April 20, another 4/20 rally in which recreational pot enthusiasts gather en masse, light up their doobies in defiance of the man, and let the world know they think marijuana should be legal, or at least decriminalized.