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Who's minding city finances?

Who's minding city finances?

The Editor, Re: "City employee suspect in $200,000 loss," News, Jan. 27.
We're falling victim to the PC virus

We're falling victim to the PC virus

The Editor, Re: "Sign language reflects business," Opinion, Jan. 27.
The changing flavour of money

The changing flavour of money

Does the expression to be worth your salt puzzle you? Have you heard someone complain about a price being too salty and wondered what salt has to do with it? Do you know why an employees earnings are called a salary? Bear with me for a second while I
Who's minding city finances?

Who's minding city finances?

The Editor, Re: City employee suspect in $200,000 loss, News, Jan. 27.
'Us' vs. 'them' ignores good difference

'Us' vs. 'them' ignores good difference

The Editor, Re: "Sign language reflects business," Community, Jan. 27. As a Canadian Citizen By Choice (CCBC), also known as an immigrant, whose native tongue is English, I find the opinion of Dr. Joe Greenholtz interesting.
Teachers should recognize other priorities

Teachers should recognize other priorities

Let's say the B.C. government suddenly found itself with $500 million to spend on something. Where should the money go? I suspect a good starting point would be clearing up any waiting list for services from Community Living B.C.
Assess extra for Chinese-only signage

Assess extra for Chinese-only signage

The Editor, The issue of no English on various signs in Richmond has sparked a debate and, as usual, Richmond government has embedded its collective head in the sand, doing nothing to ease the ongoing debate.
Ethnic enclaves growing

Ethnic enclaves growing

The Editor, The face of Canadian diversity is changing fast. Prominent Vancouver Sun columnist Douglas Todd, in a recent article, has highlighted some of the most important developments pertaining to diversity and multiculturalism in Canada.
Dying copyright system infringes freedoms

Dying copyright system infringes freedoms

"I want you to kill someone," said the man across the table. The room was dimly lit, the air obscured by cigarette smoke. I couldn't see the man's eyes under the brim of his fedora. It was almost as if I was in a cheesy noir movie pastiche.
Head first for hockey

Head first for hockey

The level of sanctioned violence that ought to be permitted in hockey is a polarizing debate.