Opinion

Editor:Re: Lazy public deserves to pay Southlands bill, letter to the editor, Feb. 28 The letter from Karel Ley needs correction. It suggests the public is lazy, but that's not true.

Editor: I recollect that most or all civic politicians attended the opening of the Ladner Leisure Centre in order to take credit for it.

It's fitting that International Women's Day is recognizing contributions of entrepreneurs and business leaders

Editor: We would like to thank those responsible for decorating the heron at the entrance to Ladner in such seasonal and delightful ways. It brings on a smile every time we pass it and we hope that everyone else feels the same way.

Editor: Re: 'Boring' budget hits seniors hard: MLA, Feb. 21 MLA Vicki Huntington's comments about the provincial budget contain inaccurate information about how government is balancing the budget and keeping taxes affordable for B.C. families.

Editor: Re: Southlands tab tops $300,000, Feb. 19 I think Coun. Sylvia Bishop is on her usual anti-Southlands crusade. Without the very lengthy stonewalling by the anti-Southlands crusaders, the taxpayers' bill could have possibly been much less.

Editor: Re: It's imperative not to confuse capitalism with democracy, letter to the editor, Feb. 28 For capitalism to succeed, democracy is a necessary ingredient; for democracy to succeed, capitalism is a prime component.

Editor: Re: Municipal politicians vote themselves modest salary increases, Feb. 26 When Delta council members give themselves a raise in pay they often use the term heavier workload than their counterparts in other municipalities.

For as long as most people can remember, federal elections in these parts have been over before the campaigning even gets underway, a situation that could change as soon as next year.

Editor: Re: Driver's near-miss prompts plea to slow dump tracks, letter to the editor, Feb. 26 Our company, Mainland Sand & Gravel Ltd.