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My Three Most Popular Posts of All Time

My Three Most Popular Posts of All Time

I want to take this moment to thank all of my readers. I love that people from all over the world comment on my blog and I read every comment.
Talk to the candidates directly

Talk to the candidates directly

Editor: In the follow-up to the recent local election, much was said about the difficulty newcomers had in getting noticed.
Coalition continues fight as station appeals ruling

Coalition continues fight as station appeals ruling

We won round one! That's definitely something to celebrate, but as most now know, our opponent has appealed the Whatcom County hearing examiner's decision to deny the conditional use permit and cancel the hearing.
Funding message needs to be told

Funding message needs to be told

Editor: Re: Role of school board trustee isn't to be more vocal in provincial politics, letter to the editor, Nov. 21 I was somewhat saddened by the tone of the letter by Laura Michelle Thomas and I felt I should respond.
Term limits could help increase low voter turnout

Term limits could help increase low voter turnout

Editor: The recent municipal election saw all incumbents on Delta council get re-elected and the one vacant seat was claimed by a candidate who had previously held office.
Retail landscape changing

Retail landscape changing

Editor: Re: Strategy to help local businesses deal with TFN malls, Oct. 24 My wife and I have operated a small family-run business (lawn equipment repair and bicycle shop) in Ladner over the past six years.
No majority no problem for mayor

No majority no problem for mayor

Lois Jackson is poised to begin her sixth, and what she says will be her final, term as Delta's mayor when the council elected last Saturday is sworn into office on Dec. 1.
Rookie candidates reminded name recognition takes time

Rookie candidates reminded name recognition takes time

On Remembrance Day there was a massive turnout at the cenotaph in Ladner's Memorial Park on the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War. The service took on added significance with the recent fatal shooting of Cpl.
MP honours veterans on behalf of federal gov't

MP honours veterans on behalf of federal gov't

Editor: The government of Canada is committed to recognizing and commemorating important anniversaries in our military history, and honouring the service and sacrifices of those who served.
Role of school board trustee isn't to be more vocal in provincial politics

Role of school board trustee isn't to be more vocal in provincial politics

Editor: Re: Outspoken newcomers added to school board, Nov. 19 When I signed up to campaign for trustee earlier this fall, I read the job description very carefully.