Opinion

From the attention it attracts, you'd think silent body language - the way we communicate our feelings through posture, gesture and expression - was a recent discovery. But it must be the oldest form of communication around.

The Editor, Re: "Mayor not cheering new RCMP deal," News, March 26. Mayor Brodie says he is not sure what options Richmond will have if it comes to severing RCMP ties.

First there were the quiet departures: Iain Black and Barry Penner, both talented MLAs, gracefully bowed out of the B.C. Liberal government last year to accept jobs in the private sector.

The Editor, Re: "Destination Steveston (insert)," Community, March 23.

The Editor, Please take a minute to think about the consequences of pay parking in the Village of Steveston.

To MP Alice Wong, Re: "Improving Elections Canada," Letters, March 28, "What's the call on robo?" Letters, March 16. Thanks for your response and your future commitment to protecting the integrity of our voting system.

I managed to hurt myself the other day. Nothing serious, no Air Ambulance was called, no trip to the ER needed, not even a BandAid. No, I just managed to bash my thumb pretty thoroughly.

I'd like to start this column with an apology to Kerry Starchuk. I still don't agree with her point of view on bringing in a bylaw requiring English on all signs in Richmond, but I didn't anticipate or intend to cause a public shaming either.

The Editor, Re: "Poor cycling options lowers Richmond's ranking," News, March 23. Your front page headline on March 23 does a disservice to the community you serve by printing a complete lie.

The Editor, Re: "What's the call on robo?" Letters, March 16.