Opinion

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Editor: Re: Civic politicians continue push for Hwy. 10 median, Nov.

Independence is great, but at times it can be one heck of an uphill road.

Editor: Re: Highway congestion can be traced back to approval of too many developments, letter to the editor, Nov. 12 Contrary to popular assumption, more people living in South Delta does not automatically equate with increased traffic.

Editor: I recently had cause to use the facilities of our hospital for day surgery and can only speak highly of every aspect of the care I received. My wife had occasion to access the ER last year and spent a week in the wards.