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The case for health at work

The case for health at work

When we think of "health" the first thing that comes to mind are health conditions like cancer, heart disease or diabetes. In addition, it reminds us of the endless doctor's and specialist appointments, or wait times for medical services.
Shot of kindness

Shot of kindness

Editor: I am sending this letter from our board of directors to say how much we appreciated Emile Petrusa and the Pharmasave team stepping in at the last minute to provide a flu shot clinic at McKee House for our seniors.
Lot of money to spend on border crossing

Lot of money to spend on border crossing

Editor: Re: Ottawa investing $12 million to upgrade Point border crossing, Dec.
Next race could be a doozy

Next race could be a doozy

Something tells me we'll be going from one extreme to the other. Last month's municipal election didn't feature a mayor's race as no one stepped up to challenge long-time incumbent Lois Jackson, who ended up being acclaimed.
Reason for seniors to get out

Reason for seniors to get out

Editor: Re: Post plan upsets seniors, Dec. 3 I regret the implied idea that seniors are incapable of walking to a community mailbox. Not all seniors are bedridden and drooling into their shawls.
It's time platonic relationships come out to be celebrated

It's time platonic relationships come out to be celebrated

My quote for this month is: "Love is an ice cream sundae, with all the marvelous coverings. Sex is the cherry on top." Jimmy Dean There has been a lot in the news lately about sex, both good and bad.
Greenhouse glow helping to reduce energy costs

Greenhouse glow helping to reduce energy costs

Editor: I'd like to thank the greenhouse operators around Ladner and the powers that be that allow their ongoing construction for my ever-increasing electricity savings. I no longer have to turn the light on at night when I let puppy out.
Proud to have responsible neighbour like the Tsawwassen First Nation

Proud to have responsible neighbour like the Tsawwassen First Nation

Editor: Re: Developments diminishing quality of life, letter to the editor, Dec.
Developments diminishing quality of life

Developments diminishing quality of life

Editor: I have been a South Delta resident for over 40 years, residing 20 years in Ladner and the other 20 in Tsawwassen. My professional career is in electrical engineering for residential, commercial, institutional and industrial projects.
Hydro should display greater regard for trees

Hydro should display greater regard for trees

Editor: On 52nd Street there is a line of Acer red sunset tress that graces the second entrance to Tsawwassen. They are mature, beautiful trees on the east side of 52nd Street from Imperial Hill to Highway 17.