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Chinese-only signs too few to count

Chinese-only signs too few to count

The Editor, Re: Sign language reflects business, Community, Jan. 27. The local media and a few fellow Richmondites are attempting to stir up the debate on Chinese-only signs again.
Multiculturalism hasn't failed

Multiculturalism hasn't failed

The Editor, Re: Were falling victims to the PC virus, Letters, Feb. 1. In his letter, Edward Bopp characterizes multiculturalism as an abysmal failure, citing the examples of countries like Britain, Holland, Germany and Australia.
Tax in disguise, YVR fee

Tax in disguise, YVR fee

The Editor, Re: Airport improvement fee takes off, News, Jan. 27. A tax is a tax by any other name regardless of the nomenclature trying to disguise it.
Gateway's stage is for all

Gateway's stage is for all

The Editor, Re: Gateways new director plans to target Richmonds Asian connection, News, Feb. 3. I greatly enjoyed the chance to speak with the News last week.
Pay respect to those who raised you

Pay respect to those who raised you

Care homes can be lonely places with no visitors to look forward to
Cut MP 'top ups' not OAS

Cut MP 'top ups' not OAS

AN OPEN LETTER TO KERRY-LYNNE FINDLAY, While watching a news program on TV, a Conservative MP was questioned about the PM's comment on changing the age to receive Old Age Security (OAS).
Climate change could sink YVR

Climate change could sink YVR

The Editor, Re: "Richmond protest group plans rally outside open house", News, Jan. 28. Recently, the European Union imposed a carbon tax on all international flights entering and leaving their jurisdiction.
Cut costs, upgrade fuel pipeline

Cut costs, upgrade fuel pipeline

The Editor, The airport fuel company wants to bring tankers of poisonous fuel into the mouth of the greatest salmon river in the world.
Trade attacks for solutions

Trade attacks for solutions

Canada's universal pension plan is under attack once again.
I-can't-have-that economy always evolves

I-can't-have-that economy always evolves

I recently bought a cycling magazine to read about things that I can't afford, won't buy and will never own. This is a fairly typical experience for cyclists who are not investment bankers.