Opinion

It was inspirational to read the "What's it mean to be Canadian?" edition of the Richmond News.

The Editor, Monday, July 16, 6.15 p.m.: The sun is shining as the wife and I (with three-year-old in tow) meander down to Steveston for the gruelling (at least in my book) 15-minute walk to the village.

Does a government that is clearly unpopular with a majority of its constituents have the moral authority to sign a 10-year contract just as its mandate is about to expire? That's a question worth asking in regards to the B.C.

The Editor, Re: "Berry dumping mystifies rival," News, July 13. Kudos to Ravinder Gill of Birak Berry farms for "berry dumping" in protest rather than sit complacent and watch the local strawberry farms get eaten up by cheaper markets.

The Editor, Re: "RCMP net misses lobster fraudster," News, July 13. Don't know whether to laugh or cry when I read how the RCMP bungled the case against a person using a stolen credit card to buy lobsters from Nova Scotia.

The Editor, Re: "A smile goes a long way," Letters, July 13. I would like to congratulate Jo Anne Gray on her very timely and articulate letter regarding the unfriendliness we are currently encountering in our local community.

The Editor, Re: "Shark fin ban considered by city," News, July 11. I am very disappointed in Richmond city council's reaction to Mr. Marr's presentation.

The Editor, Re: "Developers control city hall decisions - again," Letters, July 11. As the developer constructing the project at the south foot of No. 2 Road, I would like to respond to the comments by Mr. Turner in his letter to the editor. Mr.

Dear Rapunzel, As I write this letter, your faux castle is being built in a Richmond sub-division. The turret is almost ready, reaching up to the sky, and all we need is for you to appear and let down your long hair.

In recent weeks, Iranian-Canadians have voiced outrage over TD Bank's decision to close their accounts to comply with Canada's sanctions against Iran. It's hard to say how many people have been affected.