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Centre-right faces important questions

Centre-right faces important questions

Last week's byelections showed people are abandoning the B.C. Liberal party in droves, but aren't flocking en masse to the B.C. Conservatives.
Duck Island is traffic nightmare

Duck Island is traffic nightmare

Open letter to Richmond City Council, I would like to put in my two-cents worth regarding the proposed Duck Island development. BAD IDEA.
Stop Steveston parking plan

Stop Steveston parking plan

An open letter to the City of Richmond, mayor and council, Re: "Pay parking will cost in long run," Letters, March 30. "Rethink parking strategy," Letters, March 30.
BCTF: Consider big picture

BCTF: Consider big picture

On Friday, another salvo was fired in the nasty ongoing battle between the Liberal government and the B.C. Teachers Federation.
Create relocation program for rabbits

Create relocation program for rabbits

The Editor, Re: "Year of 'Abandoned Rabbit,'" Letters, April 11. Ms. Howard's letter points out the dilemma facing abandoned pet rabbits - the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resources has decided these former pet rabbits are now wildlife.
Where is the money coming from, city?

Where is the money coming from, city?

The Editor, I am a progressive person who supports almost any action the city could take that would make life better for the residents of Richmond.
Park rush: take small doses

Park rush: take small doses

The Editor, Recently, Coun. (Bill) McNulty wrote about all the "exciting" plans that are afoot for Richmond's parks this year. This wasn't a slip of the pen. He used the expression several times.
Let's test our MPs before we elect them

Let's test our MPs before we elect them

Over the past century, Canada has imposed a lot of restrictions on its electors, trimming the number of people who are allowed to cast a ballot.
Who's aiding child abusers now?

Who's aiding child abusers now?

The Editor, A few weeks ago, Safety Minister Vic Toews ranted and raved in parliament, about the foes of his privacy bill who were aiding and abetting child pornographers, and several other such intemperate and baseless statements! Well, now, it appe
Ignorance costs

Ignorance costs

We can probably all agree that educating young people is one of the most important investments a society can make to safeguard its long-term economic health. But as appealing as that argument is, you can't invest money you don't have.