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A smile goes a long way

A smile goes a long way

The Editor, Would it hurt to nod, smile, or say hello? We now can enjoy sunshine and gentle evening walks throughout Richmond parks, dykes, and neighbourhood sidewalks.
Peace is a choice

Peace is a choice

If I was to ask you what you really want in this life for yourself, what would your answer be? Most people would probably say they are searching for happiness.
Listen for values

Listen for values

We all seek to be understood, but sometimes we can be so intent on expressing our own points of view that we stop listening ourselves.
Oval complaint resolved

Oval complaint resolved

The Editor, Re: "Oval puts customers last," Letters, July 6. Since the letter was written, I have contacted Gerry De Cicco (assistant manager) at the Richmond Olympic Oval and he has resolved the issue.
Sharks' ocean job critical

Sharks' ocean job critical

The Editor, Re: "Shark fin ban considered by city," News, July 11. Growing up in Richmond and having a Chinese cultural background, I have never understood why the shark fin was so valued and viewed as a symbol of power in the Chinese culture.
Is suspension a punishment?

Is suspension a punishment?

The Editor, First of all I would like to say that I never really understood the point of suspending students from school when they have broken a rule. I understand that it is supposed to be punishment for what they have done.
Don't be overly confident, ensure smart investments

Don't be overly confident, ensure smart investments

According to the quarterly American Express Small Business Monitor, Canadian small business owners are increasingly confident about the future, with 38 per cent of those polled willing to take above average or significant business risk in the next si
Population overload is depleting Mother Earth

Population overload is depleting Mother Earth

The Editor, Sinead O'Connor said, "God's children deserve to sleep safe." I bet most parents out there in Newsland would agree.
Clark plays coy on pipeline affair

Clark plays coy on pipeline affair

NDP leader Adrian Dix is noticeably frustrated by Premier Christy Clark's steadfast refusal to take a position on the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline, and it's not hard to see why.
Change of mental state

Change of mental state

The deeply sad story that unfolded in B.C. Supreme Court this week underscores both the seriousness of mental illness and the challenges in managing it.