Opinion

I recently visited a country where it seemed like the people had no manners.

The Editor, For anyone who wants an understanding of just how much we are being watched and controlled, I highly recommend watching THRIVE. (www.thrivemovement.com).

Although we share a border and a long history with one of the largest countries in the world, there are times when we really wonder about our neighbours.

Last weekend we celebrated Canada Day, marking 145 years of this country's existence as an independent nation.

The Editor, BC Hydro recently updated its energy forecast for B.C.

The Editor, I had high hopes for Garden City: Richmond's Agricultural Legacy at the Richmond Museum. The opening reception and exhibit actually exceeded my expectations.

The Editor, Re: "Thick skulls don't prevent injury," Editorial, June 27. I know that community newspapers have trouble deciding which rubbish to publish when both sides have some degree of credibility.

So B.C. Liberal MLA Kevin Krueger is packing it in (well, eventually) and is taking his boombox voice out of the legislature for good come the next election.

The Editor, Re: "Townhouse project gets green light," News, June 20. To the caring citizens living near Maple and No.

The Editor, Recently, I was ticketed heading south on Highway 99 near the Steveston exit for driving in the HOV lane.