Opinion

In the past few weeks I have noticed some progress on the South Fraser Perimeter Road where it intersects Highway 17, but not much where it intersects Highway 99. I still can't figure out the rationale for this road.

Editor: I have lived adjacent to Chisholm Street at Shorewalk for 21 years. I attended previous meetings concerning the development of the Ladner waterfront and feel there was some good input and discussion by the players involved.

Editor: Thank-you South Delta! The 828 Hurricane Air Cadet Squadron has successfully completed 40 years of training thanks to your contributions.

Editor: Re: Councillor can't do two jobs, Murphy's Law, May 29 I couldn't agree more. A councillor can't do two jobs - one in Victoria and one in Delta. Scott Hamilton is kidding himself if he thinks he can.

Editor: Re: Voters in Delta South fail to figure out it's unwise to elect a voice in the wilderness, letter to the editor, May 17 I was a little surprised by the comments of D. Robertson for a few reasons. Is an independent MLA ineffective in B.C.

Editor: Re: Don't let tranquil community turn into Coquitlam, letter to the editor, May 15 Firstly, I would like to point out that Tsawwassen could not possibly develop into a Coquitlam. All you need to do is look at the geography of Tsawwassen.

First of all, congratulations to Vicki Huntington and Scott Hamilton on their recent election as MLAs for Delta South and Delta North, respectively.

Editor: Re: Raeside cartoon, May 24 Cartoonist Adrian Raeside sees the Green Party as a sprout of hope on the trash pile of B.C. politics, even as British Columbians who haven't imbibed the Kool-Aid voted in a Liberal majority.

Editor: We received our property tax bill last week and note that Mayor Lois Jackson commends her council for raising taxes only 1.9 per cent this year. This led me to wonder where our money goes, exactly.

Editor: We wish to officially oppose the current Century Group's proposal and any future change to the Boundary Bay lands known as the Southlands.