Opinion

Editor: The pro-coal exporters, along with Port Metro Vancouver, would have us all believe that thermal coal is as safe to handle as its metallurgical coal cousin.

"War of words heats up." It's a headline that can be found in any newspaper at the outset of labour negotiations. This oft-used phrase also applies to dialogue between nations, seemingly part of their negotiation strategy.

Editor: Re: Lines on a senior's face are a roadmap of life well lived, Community Comment, June 4 I was touched to read Corry Anderson-Fennell's column, which was so very well written and so true.

Editor: I want to express my sincere and heartfelt thanks to all the constables of the Delta Police Department for the friendly, professional and compassionate help extended to me to attend to the needs of my husband.

Now that the Southlands saga is coming to a merciful conclusion, you'd think the opportunities to voice displeasure with the contentious development project would soon disappear.

Editor: For some time now I have been alarmed at the disappearance of trees around the North 40 dog park and the Boundary Bay Airport lands.

Delta is a great place to live year round, but there's something about this time of year that makes this place extra special.

Editor: Now that the Southlands issue is out of the headlines, let's focus on the next major issue that will affect all of us in Tsawwassen, and possibly Ladner too: the specter of those monster radio towers coming to our neighbourhood.

Editor: To whoever found and returned my turquoise leather wallet to the Ladner Safeway customer service desk last Saturday, I want to thank you very much. I love Ladner! Susan Lavery

Editor: Re: Metro OKs Southlands proposal, May 28 So, once again the clearly and repeatedly expressed wishes of Tsawwassen taxpayers are completely ignored by politicians. Would someone please explain to me why we elect these people? Jerry Cutler