Opinion

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.

We elect federal and provincial politicians to four-year-terms, so it's kind of odd why their civic counterparts aren't given as long a leash.

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.