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Families that can afford it shouldn't mind paying FHA's monthly wheelchair fee

Families that can afford it shouldn't mind paying FHA's monthly wheelchair fee

Editor: There has been a lot of controversy lately with respect to the $25 a month charge to residents of long-term care for the rental of a wheelchair.
Follow the rules

Follow the rules

Editor: Something is wrong with the way one gets on the list for question period at Delta council's weekly meeting.
Silent group must speak up on Southlands

Silent group must speak up on Southlands

Editor: I've been a resident of South Delta for over 25 years, having moved to Tsawwassen from Vancouver in the late 1980s during the lengthy public hearings over the Spetifore (farm) land, now known as the Southlands.
More concerns brushed aside

More concerns brushed aside

Editor: Delta's planning department has collected thousands of pieces or correspondence from people concerned about plans to turn the Southlands farmland into a construction zone.
Politicians don't need to bargain to get raise

Politicians don't need to bargain to get raise

Editor: Re: Running short is now OK, Murphy's Law, June 14 Your article flowed until the last few words of the very last sentence, namely: "...but didn't they just hinder their own bargaining position in the process?" There is no bargaining process.
The only certainty life offers is more change lies ahead

The only certainty life offers is more change lies ahead

This column was due to run this past Wednesday, June 19th, my 65th birthday.
Quality development will benefit all Ladnerites

Quality development will benefit all Ladnerites

Editor: There was a huge turnout to a so-called "emergency meeting" in Marina Gardens Estates on Monday. The school gym was full. What a great opportunity to have a debate of sorts, a back and forth between the naysayers and the developer.
Plan doesn't work with gem of neighbourhood

Plan doesn't work with gem of neighbourhood

Editor: I would like to voice my opposition to the Marina Gardens proposal as submitted. My opposition is based on four basic concerns: density, traffic and parking, public open spaces, and building form and character. .
Bishop doesn't want to see council run one short

Bishop doesn't want to see council run one short

Re: Running short is now OK, Murphy's Law, June 14 Your editorial mentioned Delta council was in support of the motion to allow Coun. Scott Hamilton, new MLA for Delta North, an unpaid leave of absence until January 2014.
Jackson should check out garbage burner in Norway

Jackson should check out garbage burner in Norway

Editor: Re: Oil & gas not in port plans, June 14 While Mayor Lois Jackson visits Norway on her fact-finding trip regarding potential for crude oil and LNG movement through Delta, it would be timely for her to spend some time to investigate Norwegian