Opinion

When I transferred to my current school in Ladner, I had lofty goals of commuting to work, by bicycle, along the Boundary Bay dyke. I wish I could report that I was a biking machine with the fortitude of an Ironman triathlete, but I wasn’t.

Editor: My family and I left Richmond almost 20 years ago to escape density issues and developments that ignored the existing neighbourhoods and area plans.

When I die, I want people to have a good time at my funeral. I see it as a laid-back, pet-friendly affair. Depending on how many people still like me by then, it will either be held in a community hall or someone's living room.

Editor: I am writing about the plans for a 47-unit apartment building being proposed on 47A Avenue at 48B Street. This proposal is within the Ladner Area Plan and the proposed density is a significant departure from the existing plan.

Editor: Re: Bring South Delta into Fraser Health boundary review: Huntington, July 10 It seems to me that MLA Vicki Huntington has forgotten that Delta is one city, not two.

Editor: Re: New approach needed to help those falling through the net, MLA's Report, July 9 Thank you, Vicki Huntington, for your insightful column bringing attention to the problem people on a disability face every day.

So many heritage homes, yet so little money. News that time is running out for the Kittson House, that stately structure on Ladner Trunk Road near the Highway 99 interchange, is disappointing but not terribly surprising.

Editor: Re: Liberal MLA should stick to North Delta, letter to the editor, July 11 I am extremely irritated at the recent publicity given to Delta North MLA Scott Hamilton, and in particular seeing him standing by a helicopter touring our farmland.

Editor: There is one very important fact that has, I believe, not been mentioned in the opposition to the radio towers: five schools are located in the blanketing interference area. All schools have P.A.

Editor: On behalf of the board of directors, the many actors, crews and volunteers who make Sidekick Players as successful as they are, I'd like to thank the community for its patronage.