Opinion

It was with a somewhat heavy heart that we listened to longtime MP, former Richmond mayor and MLA Greg Halsey-Brandt explain why he won't be seeking re-election in the Nov. 19 civic election.

Last Friday evening I was at the Brighouse Library having a great time talking to staff and my children were happily looking at books.

THE EDITOR, I was surprised to read in a local daily that our mayor and the councillors refused to commit to reduce property taxes when a commitment for reduction of property taxes was sought by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business based i

If the recent Occupy protests sent any kind of message, it is this: Canada is a much more comfortable and safer place to be than most any other country.

In recent weeks, liberal-minded people from across the continent have flocked to America's - and now Canada's - financial capitals to demand, well, something.

The Editor, Re: "Densification destroys neighbourhoods: Day," News, Sept. 28. I was disappointed to see this headline. In this article, city council hopeful Carol Day is quoted as taking issue with coach houses and granny flats on single-family lots.

This week Englishspeakers around the world should mark an important anniversary. On Oct. 14, 1066, a French viking killed an English king and altered the course of our language forever.

The Editor, Re: "Anti-smart meter drive picks up pace," News, Oct. 12. I am against the smart meter after speaking to some concerned parents in the Burnaby area with these types of meters already installed.

The Editor, Why does the air in Richmond reek? Often early in the morning the smell in the air wakes me up. When the wind is from the East the acrid smell hurts the back of my throat and makes my eyes water.

Do you have an evacuation plan to get your family out of your home safely, in the event a fire breaks out? Do you have a special place picked out - not too far from the house, but far enough for assured safety - where everyone will meet, so you can c