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Union still seeks answers on closing of jail cells

Union still seeks answers on closing of jail cells

Editor: Re: Police chief responds to CUPE concerns, Aug. 14 Chief Jim Cessford's comments would lead readers to believe there are renovations happening within the jail cells when he states that "...
School starts without buses, but it's not for lack of trying

School starts without buses, but it's not for lack of trying

There's only six more sleeps until school starts, and for many kids, just getting there will be a new challenge. In April, the Delta school board had little choice but to cancel buses for children on safety and walk limit routes.
New highway taking shape

New highway taking shape

MLA's office swamped with inquiries about South Fraser Perimeter Road
Mosquito targets decide they'll start Biting Back

Mosquito targets decide they'll start Biting Back

My family is divided. Half of us are mosquito-bite free. The other half is not. It's the same every summer.
Bridge jumping has to stop before injury occurs

Bridge jumping has to stop before injury occurs

Editor: During this summer, there have been young people periodically jumping off Westham Island Bridge. Not only from the bridge railings, but from the pilings that are around the bridge as well as from the very top of the bridge.
Education won't fix parking woes

Education won't fix parking woes

The signs haven't made a difference. Neither have the public pleas.
Sidewalks need to be safe

Sidewalks need to be safe

Editor: Let me start by making two assumptions: 1. That sidewalks throughout Delta are made the width they are so that two people can walk sideby- side and so that two people can pass each other without having to step off the sidewalk. 2.
Awestruck

Awestruck

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Marina Gardens public hearing reveals Delta's flawed system

Marina Gardens public hearing reveals Delta's flawed system

In my last column I began a review of how the Marina Garden Estates modification application was approved in spite of the general opposition from current residents of the development and, in my view, the majority of people in Ladner.
Second port not needed

Second port not needed

Editor: Robin Silvester, CEO of Port Metro Vancouver, is now saying that for the port to keep growing they need an Industrial Land Reserve. On the face of it this seems reasonable - until that is you look at the port's expansion plans.