Tsawwassen First Nation members voted strongly in favour of a deal last month to build two major shopping malls - a destination retail and entertainment centre called Tsawwassen Mills and an outdoor mall called Tsawwassen Commons. Some have voiced concerns about the plan while the TFN contends the malls will bring more shoppers to the area. The Optimist asked:

CRAN CAMPBELL

I want them, period. I'm sick and tired of having to go to Richmond, Surrey or Vancouver to find something.

ADRIAN FISHER-FLEMING

Yes, I think it will definitely change things. I think it's good for the Tsawwassen First Nation, but I think it's going to negatively impact the businesses in Ladner and Tsawwassen.

DANIELLE MCKIM

Yes. It's going to create more traffic and it could crush our small businesses, locally owned businesses.

Leonard Bolus Yes. [There will be] more choices for shopping.

TOM STEELE

Definitely, [because of] the number of stores they're promising and the size.