Opinion

Editor: Re: Community boxes not to be feared, residents say, Dec. 17 The reporter quotes a handful of Ladner residents that get their mail delivered to community mailboxes that have had no problems with theft over the years.

Editor: Pretty well every day we hear or read that world oil prices are on a constant decline. How is it then that gas prices in Ladner dropped to $1.05 per litre and then jumped to (and are staying at!) $1.09 per litre? Eunice Getz

As we say goodbye to 2014, I would like to pay my respects to Robin Williams who sadly left us this year. In his memory, I give you one of his quotes: "Canada is like a loft apartment over a really great party." If Canada is the loft and the U.S.

You know that warm and fuzzy feeling that you get when you've done something good for someone? Say you cleaned the dishes for your parents without them asking you to, or maybe made a relative a gift.

It's Christmas Eve and I couldn't be happier. The shopping is done and wrapped, thanks to my wife. I'm thankful to her for looking after most of it as I'm more of a last-minute type.

Editor: Re: Almost all trips need a transfer, Murphy's Law, Dec. 17 I was one of the transit riders who was affected by the change five years ago and forced to transfer from the 601 bus to the Canada Line.

Editor: Delta's only squash club is at risk of being lost forever, which would be a terrible shame.

South Delta is truly fortunate for the outpouring of goodwill that takes place every holiday season, but this year that kindness seemed extra special.

Editor: How is it that the Delta police force is allowed to interfere with the prosecution of a fellow police officer for murder? Are not our police supposed to uphold the law and respect legal processes? Those who have been protesting should be fire

I won’t be eating sandwiches on Christmas Day. I’ll be hosting 12 for turkey dinner after a month of birthdays, anniversaries, shopping, decorating, baking and cleaning.