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Let's recreate a little piece of Richmond history to be proud of

Let's recreate a little piece of Richmond history to be proud of

The Editor, Re: "Historic tram getting facelift," News, July 29. Allow this historian a word or two on the future tram building. First off, the proposed building is not of a heritage nature pertaining to Steveston.
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Beginning of new chapter

Beginning of new chapter

The Editor, An ancient proverb said: "A book buried with lots of treasures." Every storybook has different scenes, characters, and endings. Each chapter takes us through something fascinating.
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It's not the sky that's falling

It's not the sky that's falling

It's a terrifying prospect: tonnes of concrete suddenly giving way and falling onto a busy commuter corridor.
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Be responsible for your dog

Be responsible for your dog

The Editor, I am writing to send a warning message to dog owners out there who often bring their pets to MacDonald Beach Park. There is a rather irresponsible owner out there with a "not so friendly dog." It happened on B.C. Day between 11: 30 a.m.
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Who is responsible for tax hikes?

Who is responsible for tax hikes?

The increasing demand on the pocketbooks of taxpayers is leaving the public angry and frustrated! The Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) referendum is now underway to decide whether or not we go back to a PST and GST, a combination totalling 12 per cent, or
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It's your city and these are the effective ways to fight for it

It's your city and these are the effective ways to fight for it

The Editor, Re: "How not to fight with city hall," Opinion, July 29. Helpful advice would have been a far better use of this column. I was disappointed when I read the points offered by Mr.
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No help from city hall

No help from city hall

THE EDITOR, When will the City of Richmond recognize that established policy sometimes needs to be amended for the safety of its citizens or their pets? When a raccoon attacks your pet in your backyard in broad daylight, alarms must start going off i
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Fed raccoons don't attack

Fed raccoons don't attack

The Editor, Re: "Raccoon control needed," Opinion, July 29; "Raccoons attack dog," News, July 27; "Raccoon attacks on rise," News, July 22; "Cats outdoors is the problem," Letters, July 22; "Raccoons kill, drag away another cat," News, July 20; "Racc
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Our economy is ok, so far

Our economy is ok, so far

For many Canadians, watching the United States hurtle toward a financial precipice last week, it's probably difficult not to feel - in addition to detached horror - just the tiniest bit smug. This is a dangerous emotion.
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Musqueam made us feel truly welcome

Musqueam made us feel truly welcome

The Editor I often detect goodwill toward the Musqueam people when Richmond people talk about the future of the Garden City lands.
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