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Common sense plan deserves support

Common sense plan deserves support

Editor: The Southlands proposal provides reasonably sized housing for first-time buyers and downsizing seniors.
Another vote

Another vote

Re: Reader would like to see Hoover run for mayor in 2014, letter to the editor, July 19 I agree with S. Paterson: Hoover for mayor. But let's take this a step further: Hoover for mayor of Tsawwassen. R. Smith
Surcharge is highway robbery

Surcharge is highway robbery

The Port Mann toll is literally highway robbery. My sister-in-law visited me last month from Dubai. She drove her daughter across the Port Mann twice a day every Saturday for a month. That's $6 per day.
Monumentally bad decision

Monumentally bad decision

Some would say I'm just a bad loser, but I say, as many residents of Marina Gardens do, that we fought a good fight, must accept the decision, but we'll never feel the decision was the correct one.
Adjacent property to follow with development proposal

Adjacent property to follow with development proposal

Editor: Despite overwhelming opposition to development on the Southlands, Delta council will be considering the proposal on July 29. The application is a request for 950 residential units in various forms and commercial units as well.
Politician on wrong side of fine line

Politician on wrong side of fine line

The political gods are a fickle bunch, your best friend one minute only to conspire against you in the next.
Oliver recognition not in step with pioneer's contributions

Oliver recognition not in step with pioneer's contributions

If there were ever a local pioneer/politician who has not achieved prominence in Delta based on service and contributions both locally and provincially, it would be John Oliver.
Officer thanked for compassion shown to senior

Officer thanked for compassion shown to senior

Editor: My elderly father had an accident recently in Ladner town centre and I just wanted to say thank you to the people that stopped to assist and to the Delta police for their great response and compassionate service.
Bunnies fail to last long in park

Bunnies fail to last long in park

With the clarity only hindsight can provide, it's evident Delta's rabbit control program wasn't quite as humane or costeffective as originally advertised.
Replace confrontation with co-operation

Replace confrontation with co-operation

Editor: In their many years of service to Delta, Mayor Lois Jackson and Coun. Bruce McDonald have done many good things but their vendetta against Vicki Huntington is, in my humble opinion, very destructive.