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Crystal ball too fuzzy to give approvals so far in advance

Crystal ball too fuzzy to give approvals so far in advance

In my last column I suggested the current municipal council be replaced in the November 2014 election. The column elicited a positive response from the handful of known regular readers, and even from random members of the public.
Southlands question has already been answered

Southlands question has already been answered

Editor: I'm confused. Didn't Delta council already ask Tsawwassen residents if they wanted the Century Group's Southlands development? Didn't the majority say no? Is council's plan to keep on asking until we all get fed up with it and say yes?
MLA snub is a matter of decency

MLA snub is a matter of decency

Editor: Re: Huntington upset over minister meeting, July 12 Well, here we are again it seems.
Fading to black most welcomed

Fading to black most welcomed

Just when it seemed like it was never going to end, we've gone to black, which in this case is a good thing.
Flashing amber lights not cutting it at Ladner Trunk Rd. crosswalk

Flashing amber lights not cutting it at Ladner Trunk Rd. crosswalk

I'd like to renew my suggestion of around three years ago to make the crosswalk at Central Avenue and Ladner Trunk Road a flashing green going to red pedestrian controlled crosswalk.
Plumbers go above and beyond

Plumbers go above and beyond

Editor: I have to write today to commend Campbell Care Plumbing, Heating & Air for the great service they provided me recently. I live in Tsawwassen and have a renovated rental suite that is occupied.
Avoid charge by paying early

Avoid charge by paying early

Re: Surcharge is highway robbery, letter to the editor, July 26 It's important for Ray Moschuk and all drivers to know there's no need to pay the licence plate processing fee on the Port Mann Bridge.
Hospice Cottage dumpers will now face civic fines

Hospice Cottage dumpers will now face civic fines

Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe in Tsawwassen is very fortunate to have such high quality donations, but has had to take measures to secure the back of the property because of excessive dumping of unsalable items.
Do you have to be dense to be a supporter of higher density?

Do you have to be dense to be a supporter of higher density?

In Pete McMartin's column in last Saturday's Vancouver Sun, the mayor of Vancouver, Gregor Robertson, was quoted as saying, "People are arriving here whether we like it or not, so those of us who live here... are under increasing pressure.
Politician can only serve one master

Politician can only serve one master

Editor: Re: It's time to clean house with the next municipal election, Community Comment, July 12 Columnist Steve Graham's comment that is time to clean the municipal house next election is interesting; but I wonder if each of the rooms in the house