Opinion

Editor: In view of the low regard our federal government and Port Metro Vancouver have for us and the environment we live in, we're depending on Delta's mayor and council to see that Port Metro Vancouver and the coal companies undergo full health imp

Editor: It was encouraging to view the Nov. 25 meeting of Delta council to hear the support from staff and council for a full panel assessment of the Terminal 2 project.

With a billion-dollar highway set to open in these parts within the month, I know my anticipation level should be higher, but I must admit I'm having a tough time getting too excited about the South Fraser Perimeter Road.

Editor: Port Metro Vancouver's new TV ad brags about the shore power installation at Canada Place in Vancouver.

I had to laugh, in an envious kind of way, at a City of Richmond press release issued earlier this month announcing plans to spend almost $80 million to construct an aquatic centre and a seniors centre in Minoru Park.

Editor: So they are hunting on the Southlands and upsetting the pastoral peace. Over here in the Northlands, we have heard them hunting in the fields behind the school in Beach Grove for weeks.

Editor: Re: Longer lane to turn into parking lot, Murphy's Law, Nov.

Editor: Re: Shots exchanged about hunting on Southlands, Nov. 20 I was disgusted to read about Sean Hodgins giving permission to hunt the snow geese on the Southlands.

Findlay says Conservative government is committed to keeping Canadians, particularly children, safe

If you've been following the Mayor Rob Ford saga - and I haven't encountered anyone yet who isn't - you're probably feeling pretty lucky here in Delta to have our mayor and councillors.