Opinion

The Editor, Re: "Offshore dollars pose possible cause to poverty rates," Letters, Nov. 30. I agree with Julie Halfnights's letter on Richmond Poverty Statistics.

Though medical students enter our profession to help others, the first rule of medicine is to do no harm. Primum non nocere. This ought to be a guiding principle for all of us: above all else, do no harm.

The Editor, I ride the Canada Line from Richmond to downtown Vancouver two to three times a week, every week. I have noted the following problem (aside from cheaters): Disrespect for the priority seats for seniors and those with disabilities.

The next provincial election is supposedly not until May 2013, but we will have two critical by-elections before then - and there could be more. Two B.C.

This week, the provincial government announced the creation of a new auditor-general for local government (AGLG). It remains to be seen whether this is a good thing.

The Editor, Re: "Enough with luxury condos," Letters, Nov. 25. Mayor Brodie's definition of affordable housing and mine are not the same.

The Editor, Who's running city hall? The child poverty rate is too high and the Potters Club is in dire straits.

The Editor, Re: "Child poverty rate still too high in Richmond," News, Nov. 25. On Nov. 25, I had the pleasure of attending the University of B.C. graduation. A big bonus was watching Dr.

Though medical students enter our profession to help others, the first rule of medicine is to do no harm. Primum non nocere. This ought to be a guiding principle for all of us: above all else, do no harm.

The Editor, Mayor Malcolm Brodie says Richmond's immediate priorities include pursuing an aggressive affordable-housing strategy.