Opinion

Editor: I know our parks department is doing all it can to beautify the entrances to our major communities, but the politicians need to prioritize their environmental considerations.

The future of the Southlands will undoubtedly be the most contentious issue in Tsawwassen in this fall's municipal election, prompting voters to pick sides and align themselves with likeminded candidates.

It was a celebration, although I'm not so sure it warranted one. Last Wednesday in Burnaby, politicians got together with SkyTrain officials to mark the 25th anniversary of rapid transit in the Lower Mainland.

Editor: Re: Preservation efforts frustrated, Aug. 17 I read the article with interest as I've long been an advocate of conserving our province's heritage. I can understand Coun.

Riots, revolutions, anger, fear, impotence and hopelessness.

Editor: Most of the news we hear or read these days is so negative and frightening it makes me want to stop watching or reading the news entirely. However, here's a great news story that deserves reporting.

Editor: Re: New model provides no guarantees, Murphy's Law, Aug. 12 Ted Murphy is correct.

It's always been next to impossible to legislate taste and common sense, but I suspect local politicians are ready to add pride of ownership to that list if they haven't already done so.

EDITOR: Re: Port volumes up slightly mid-year report shows, Aug. 12 Recent comments by Robin Silvester, president and CEO of Port Metro Vancouver, raise alarm bells. He claims recent statistics "highlight the importance of infrastructure upgrades.

Editor: It is an extraordinary measure that I speak to an issue that is yet to complete the course of due process.