Opinion

Editor: Re: MLA says Victoria must protect Roberts Bank from oil spill risk, April 22 The Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project is currently undergoing an environmental assessment by an independent federal review panel.

Yesterday was a great day, and it all started with an amazing ride on one of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon ’s Big Bikes . What an unbelievable experience that was.

Editor: Re: MP asked if spill response was world class, letter to the editor, April 22 We certainly know that an election is upon us. Darren Garbutt, your inner Liberal or NDP is showing.

Editor: Re: Town Centre update in works, April 22 How sweet it is to know that the inhabitants of Tsawwassen are nothing more than pawns on Sean Hodgins' chessboard. Now the Southlands development is in his pocket, his next move is revealed.

I had mixed feelings as the end of April approached — the Canucks were in the playoffs, and I have to do my taxes. Little did I know, the outcome from both of these events was opposite of what I expected.

Editor: Re: Town Centre update in works, April 22 Good to see Sean Hodgins with a green proposal to celebrate Earth Day. Congratulations to Hodgins for another great community idea to update and green the Town Centre Mall.

Editor: Well done Against Port Expansion for recognizing the wildlife spectacle that is the Fraser River estuary BB for sandpipers (peeps) migrating to their breeding areas in the Arctic tundra.

Editor: On the evening of Thursday, April 16, my friend was hit by a car on 56th Street. We were overwhelmed by the support and assistance offered by so many Tsawwassen residents who stopped to help and for them we offer a heartfelt thank you.

What defines a small town? Is it knowing neighbours and shopkeepers? Is it the lack of traffic congestion? Maybe it's an abundance of fresh air and a slower pace of life? It's all that and much more, but in these parts there appears to be a line draw

Editor: Re: Public opposition growing to controversial Bill C-51, letter to the editor, April 17 What is a secret police force? That is a law enforcement agency that operates undetected by the public; it will arbitrarily arrest, interrogate, torture