Opinion

Editor: Farms or ports? That is the question. Or is it? Unfortunately, the two sides are routinely presented as mutual exclusives.

Editor: Re: Unions becoming increasingly irrelevant, letter to the editor, Sept. 6 Steven Austin's jaundiced view of unions appears to be focused on their leaders rather than the essential role they play in our economy and society.

Don't fear the 13th

Container demand continues to grow, so Port Metro Vancouver proposing second terminal at Roberts Bank

Editor: Ah, why do the hateful among us see cyclists as freeloaders living free of fees, free of sales and income taxes, free of house, car and health insurance premiums, free of municipal utility bills, free of property taxes, free of ad infinitum?

Editor: Re: No need to spread fear about latest Southlands proposal, letter to the editor, Sept. 4 I love to read Douglas Bolen's letters. They're always full of things he's heard, or conjectured.

Editor: There are likely a hundred reasons why Port Metro Vancouver should not proceed with its "rehabilitation" project of the Boundary Bay foreshore marsh.

Editor: A few years ago our family discovered the Ladner Outdoor Pool and since then it has become one of our favourite local summer destinations.

Editor: Re: Taking time to appreciate the lifestyle Delta offers all of us, Community Comment, Sept. 6 I was amused reading Doug Husband's column last week about the changes that have taken place since the George Massey Tunnel went in.

Editor: The de-funding of education in B.C. usually doesn't get much attention until a crisis threatens to shut down the schools. Then suddenly, everyone takes notice.