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Better way needs to be found to develop neighbourhood plans

Editor: With many residents from the Highland Park and adjacent neighbourhood, I attended the Delta council meeting of March 5.

It's hard to believe drivers could be charged to use hazardous tunnel

Editor: Re: Toll is a possibility for tunnel, March 7 It is inconceivable that TransLink has the utter gall to propose implementing a toll on the George Massey Tunnel. South Deltans have been poorly served by this hazardous tunnel for decades.

Teachers step up to help even during job action

Editor: This letter is one of support for teachers, their untiring presence for their students and their commitment to a well-rounded (and therefore better) education in this province. My hope is the B.C.

It's important to keep Paterson Park as a public place, even if nothing is done to change the way it is now

Editor: I would like to add my support for Delta purchasing Paterson Park. Personally, I like the open feel of the entrance to Ladner. I would hate to see development and buildings on it.

Century has done much for Delta

If there's one company that's synonymous with South Delta, Tsawwassen in particular, it's the Century Group.

COLUMN: Going beyond the 'hour'

Will you be joining thousands of Canadians and more than a billion people worldwide in "flicking the switch" for Earth Hour (March 31)? From its simple beginnings in Sydney, Australia a few years ago, Earth Hour has spread to 5,000 cities, across 135

Predators grateful for meal

Editor: Re: Rabbits settling into new home, March 9 Bear with me. I'm confused, again. But I catch on - eventually.

Jobs are missing and so are civic efforts to attract them

Tsawwassen is a desirable, upper-middle class suburb. But we lack something very important ... According to the 2006 census, Tsawwassen compares favourably with Vancouver.

Extra lane well worth pursuing

It's just sitting there waiting to help ease the burden. The idea of having commuters, not tourists, make use of the blacktop immediately north of the George Massey Tunnel on Highway 99 is one that deserves some serious consideration.

Collect transit fares, not tolls

Editor: Re: Toll is a possibility for tunnel, March 7 Seriously? If TransLink is examining potential revenue streams, here's one: How about collecting fares from all the thousands of people that don't pay to travel on our buses or SkyTrain.
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