Opinion

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.

Fragile industry is facing massive new cost to fix what's not broken

Engineers are looking at South Fraser Perimeter Road merge points and changes could be in the works

Editor: During the recent snowfall my neighbour's children, James and Aza Fernandez, who are 10 and eight respectively, voluntarily shoveled my very long driveway clear of snow. I'm 90 years old and restricted in my activities so I can't do it.

Editor: Recently I was in Delta Hospital for a few days due to complications from a bout with a virus. I write in thanks to all the doctors, nurses and staff who cared for me with much kindness and good cheer.

Editor: I must add my opinion to the issues raised in the Optimist about the South Fraser Perimeter Road. The B.C.

In the provincial government's revised Agricultural Service Plan published last June, it was announced the Ministry of Agriculture intends to increase the contribution of the agricultural sector to B.C.'s GDP.