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Tanker trucks no longer need to be on roads

Tanker trucks no longer need to be on roads

The Editor, Over the years many economists and political figures have noted that many corporations and financial institutions will socialize risk and privatize profits as much as possible.
Big space rocks, a cool way out

Big space rocks, a cool way out

I've now decided how I want to die. I want to be killed by a meteorite. Last week, a big chunk or rock and/or metal slammed through the sky above Russia, blasting out windows and injuring thousands.
Solve it, not spin it

Solve it, not spin it

Port Metro Vancouver is perhaps not feeling the love.
Fare gates optimize transit service

Fare gates optimize transit service

The Editor, Most people who oppose the upcoming SkyTrain fare gates seem to have not realized that part of the reason that TransLink and the BC MOT want to introduce fare gates is so that integration with the upcoming Compass transit fare card can be
Residents want museum details

Residents want museum details

The Editor, Re: "McNulty: Museum cost justified," News, Jan. 25. I am writing in response to the letter published in the Richmond News on Feb. 1, 2013 concerning the costs associated with the Richmond Oval.
A stigmatizing bill

A stigmatizing bill

A proposal by the Conservative government to lock up mentally ill offenders and throw away the key is unlikely to make our communities safer despite all the rhetoric about public safety.
Do away with Senate

Do away with Senate

The Editor, The latest developments with respect to the Canadian Senate indicate that this relic of the past should be put to rest.
Environmentalists can't refuse everything

Environmentalists can't refuse everything

It seems to be very fashionable these days for folks to be opposed to all kinds of things, from pipelines to coal exports to extracting natural gas.
Empty condos leads to future problems

Empty condos leads to future problems

The Editor, It was reported that there are currently 50 million empty condos and untold numbers of unfinished apartment buildings in China. The situation suggests China will have some significant social and economic problems to face.
Demand voice on pipeline

Demand voice on pipeline

The Editor, There is an ancient fable, where a camel asks to put his nose into a tent, and by morning, the entire camel is within the tent, and the original owner is out in the cold. Apply this fable to the actions of the airlines at YVR.