Opinion

Editor: Re: B.C. families have one of the lowest overall tax burdens, letter to the editor, March 5 I appreciate the finance minister's response to my comments on the budget.

I don't pretend to understand the complexities of the trucking industry and its relationship with Lower Mainland ports, but I do know the ongoing dispute has brought to light a couple of issues that have been debated in these parts for years.

Editor: Re: Big-box battle on horizon, March 7 Now here's service you are unlikely to receive from a Walmart.

Delta's community spirit was inspired by its pioneering families following incorporation in 1879 and extended to the first community centres, which were all built with volunteer labour. Ladners Landing opened its town hall on Elliott Street in 1885.

Editor: The Cross-Border Coalition has put out a call for funds to help fight and stop the installation of the KRPI radio transmitter towers in Point Roberts.

Editor: Re: Lazy public deserves to pay Southlands bill, letter to the editor, Feb.

Editor: According to a report in the Canadian Medical Association Journal last week, we learned that obesity has tripled among Canadian adults in one short generation, reminding us once again of the seriousness of the obesity epidemic.

I am confused. That's not surprising. It happens often - usually when the Apple TV acts up or when I'm trying to reconcile my procurement card using the online data entry system at work.

It might seem hard to fathom now, but there was a time when you didn't have to leave town to buy a new car. The same applied if you were looking to catch the latest movie or bowl a couple of games.

Editor: Re: Big-box battle on horizon, March 7 It was with disappointment I read Delta Chamber of Commerce chair Orv Nickel's comment: "Maybe the competition will require local businesses to adjust price points in order to be competitive.