Opinion

Editor: Re: Farmers leasing TFN land, Dec. 18 Congratulations to Tsawwassen First Nation Chief Bryce Williams for signing 25-year leases on 72 per cent of his nation's 217 hectares (536 acres) of farmland.

Now that most Tsawwassenites have figured out the South Fraser Perimeter Road doesn't do much for their daily commute, I got to wondering whether the shiny new highway that opened last month is a billion-dollar bust.

Happy New Year everyone! I'm not a huge resolution guy although I probably should be. I did take occasion to remember this particular new years as it was the 20-year anniversary of a resolution I made to quit smoking. Haven't had a puff since.

Editor: I recently attended a choral concert at St. David's Anglican Church in Tsawwassen. The Community Choir of St. David's performed Vivaldi's Gloria under the direction of Sandra Dawn Nash.

Editor: We would like to thank the "Snow Angel" who came and shoveled the snow from our driveway Saturday, Dec. 21.

Editor: Just a reminder to pedestrians in parking lots who are walking to and/or from their cars: You are just as responsible for looking out for drivers backing out of their parking stalls as the drivers are for checking that they don't run you over

Editor: Re: Library budget for 2014 rising to $3.26 million, Dec. 4 The headline describing the increase in library costs caught my eye.

As we close out the year and start a new one, it's a good time to look back at where we have been and look forward to what's ahead. As we go into 2014, there are a few things I've been wondering about: 1.

Editor: Re: 'C' word is making a comeback, Murphy's Law, Dec. 24 Indeed, the "C" word is making a comeback this "Holiday" season.

It's a slightly longer route but it will prove to be quicker because of the absence of traffic lights.