Opinion

Editor: Re: SkyTrain works, but only in areas with enough people, letter to the editor, July 20 Modern light rail, even simple streetcars, can achieve 30 seconded headways and do on scores of LRT/streetcar lines around the world.

Editor: Re: Port pickets target Israeli ship, July 20 Some people have too much time to spare and others have the wrong priorities. The organizers of the spurious "aid" flotilla to Gaza fit into both categories.

Kelly Guichon has certainly given Vicki Huntington something to think about.

This column will be a bit different from my usual rants. As summer may have finally arrived, I want to share some things that work for me around the home. Maybe they might be useful for you.

Editor: Re: Expand Ladner's critical mass, Community Comment, July 22 I'm in total agreement with Mark Sakai's comments. I do my best to shop locally whenever possible.

Editor: Re: Guichon seeking Liberal nod, July 22 I note with interest the recent announcement from Kelly Guichon, who stated her intention of running for the Liberal party in the next provincial election.

Editor: Re: SkyTrain works, but only in areas with enough people, letter to the editor, July 20 To evaluate SkyTrain properly it must pass comparison tests. Montreal had its subway running on quiet rubber tires for Expo 67.

Editor: We read with great interest an article in the Vancouver Sun regarding the city of Port Moody under the leadership of Mayor Joe Trasolini.

Editor: I wish those in majority who are opposed to any commercial development of the Southlands had the finances to counter the brochure from Century Group that arrived with the Optimist with their views.

Ah, summer: beaches, barbecues and the occasional bursts of sunshine, three of my favourite things. However, there's one thing summer brings that I find unpleasant, and that is gang activity. That's right, gangs.