Opinion

In the 1960s many old timers, myself included, were perplexed when the entrance to the village of Ladner via Trunk Road was cut off and traffic directed onto Elliott Street and 47A Avenue.

It's a massive understatement to suggest the last couple of weeks have been a tough time to be a spokesperson for Fraser Health in these parts.

Seniors rule, and here's why. In case you missed it, Oct. 1 was National Seniors Day in Canada. I didn't even know we had such a day (thanks a lot, Hallmark) until I heard a local seniors' activist on the radio criticizing the B.C.

Wouldn't it be ironic if in its last few years of life the George Massey Tunnel once again became a tolled crossing? OK, so ironic might not be the first word that springs to mind if you were suddenly forced to pay a fee to traverse the antiquated tu

Editor: A flyer put out by a small group of local residents opposed to any development on the Southlands arrived in my mail this morning.

If you buy and sell stocks, you are taking on a certain amount of risk. If you are an art collector who is looking to sell for profit, you hope your piece has increased in value.

Editor: Re: Farmland consolidated in Tsaw., Oct. 2 I question the wisdom and intentions of Delta's mayor and council acquiring farmland with Delta taxpayers' money for farmers with limited return to Delta taxpayers.

Editor: The Southlands proposal puts fill requirements at 60,000 truckloads. This translates to 120,000 oneway truck trips through Tsawwassen. Add to this all the material-carrying trucks with lumber, masonry, cement, road tar, gyproc, etc.

Editor: I support the most recent Southlands proposal by Century Group and hope that others will speak up in support of it too.

Editor: Before more controversy breaks out on all the specific issues surrounding a new bridge and the existing tunnel, I would like the people of Delta, and even the taxpayers of B.C., to have a hard look at what is really happening.