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Disputing the stats on container traffic and forecasted job creation

Disputing the stats on container traffic and forecasted job creation

Editor: Re: More than inland port required, letter to the editor, July 30 I take exception and refute a number of misleading points raised by Mr. Peter Xotta, vice-president planning and operations, Port Metro Vancouver in his letter. Mr.
T2 not needed, save farmland and habitat instead

T2 not needed, save farmland and habitat instead

Editor: Re: More than inland port required, letter to the editor, July 30 In his letter, Peter Xotta of Port Metro Vancouver claims a second container terminal, with three new berths, is necessary at Roberts Bank.
More port activity on horizon?

More port activity on horizon?

There was something about all those smiling faces that was disconcerting.
Park destined for a higher and better use in the future

Park destined for a higher and better use in the future

Paterson Park with its storied history is now a lightly used venue for joggers and walkers with their canine friends. I'm one of those who frequent the disused limestone half-mile oval with my "pal" Louis.
Vancouver Landfill should be easier to access

Vancouver Landfill should be easier to access

Editor: Re: Trucks not able to safely navigate new highway, letter to the editor, Aug. 1 Wei Pan writes "the SFPR was built specifically for trucks.
Taxes support essential services

Taxes support essential services

Editor: Re: Being one of B.C.
Overgrown plants force cyclists onto road

Overgrown plants force cyclists onto road

Editor: I have complained for several months now to B.C. Ferries about the Scotch broom that is blocking the narrow bicycle path at the Tsawwassen ferry terminal, forcing cyclists out into the roadway.
We've already got form of regional policing

We've already got form of regional policing

Editor: Re: Partnerships help police dep't better serve Delta's residents, Chief's Chats, July 30 I am astounded to hear Chief Jim Cessford is an advocate of partnering with the RCMP and other agencies for certain services such as emergency response
Shelters looking for the best home, not just a good one

Shelters looking for the best home, not just a good one

Let's start with full disclosure: I used to work for the BC SPCA, I'm a lifetime animal lover and I would never buy an animal from a pet store when thousands - no, millions - of animals languish in shelters across this continent. There.
Vision doesn't require such height or density

Vision doesn't require such height or density

Editor: Re: Condo proposal to serve seniors, young families, July 25 Rolly Skov and family have explained their "vision" of their five-storey, 47-unit, 76-parking stall condo building that they want to put in Ladner Village.