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Family incomes take hit as self-centered teachers continue their full-scale strike

Family incomes take hit as self-centered teachers continue their full-scale strike

Editor: B.C. teachers are totally into themselves with no regard to the damage they have done to the students and their parents. Establishing a food bank and giving out food vouchers after two days of strike shows how smart they really are.
Students contribute $5,000 to Kenyan village for clean water

Students contribute $5,000 to Kenyan village for clean water

After three years of hard work and dedication, students at Pinewood Elementary School in North Delta recently celebrated a hugely successful student-led fundraising campaign.
No way to access shortcut

No way to access shortcut

If only there were an off-ramp. I was talking to someone from East Ladner the other day about the new 80th Street exit on southbound Highway 99.
Savour the season because favourite one set to begin

Savour the season because favourite one set to begin

I'm caught in one of those strange time warp things again because it seems like just a few short weeks ago I was very happy to note that the days were getting longer.
Another shopper grateful for the kindness of strangers

Another shopper grateful for the kindness of strangers

Editor: Re: Random act of kindness leaves shoppers stunned & teary eyed, letter to the editor, June 11 After reading about an elderly woman's groceries being paid for in Thrifty Foods by a previous customer, I need to acknowledge my good fortune.
Obnoxious bikers disturb peace & quiet for others

Obnoxious bikers disturb peace & quiet for others

Editor: Me again, your social propriety gadfly. I've noticed my posts attract few responses - none, actually.
Port proposal is beyond province's jurisdiction

Port proposal is beyond province's jurisdiction

Editor: Re: MLA seeks assessment for railway expansion, June 13 I understand MLA Vicki Huntington's concerns around the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railway expansion in Delta, but the federal government has complete jurisdiction over this proposed p
Push needed to stop Point Roberts radio towers

Push needed to stop Point Roberts radio towers

Editor: Tsawwassen residents are encouraged to attend Delta council's meeting next Monday at 7 p.m. when municipal staff will present a status report on the radio towers proposed for Point Roberts.
Foodie Ladner: Summer smoothie

Foodie Ladner: Summer smoothie

With the warm summer weather you can have a cool refreshment on your patio without sacrificing your nutritional intake. I love green shakes. With the versatility of a blender I can make any smoothie combination my heart desires.
Some working conditions just can't be negotiated at table

Some working conditions just can't be negotiated at table

With the current labour dispute with the teachers, there has been a lot of talk about working conditions.