Opinion

Editor: The "word" from around the water fountain at municipal hall is that the Southlands development is a "done deal" or a "fait accompli.

Editor: Re: Do not look Southlands gift horse in the mouth, letter to the editor, Nov. 7 This old saying apparently stems from the fact one can tell a horse's age and general condition by checking his teeth for wear.

There's an old adage in journalism: show, don't tell. It's an extremely effective writing technique that allows readers to feel, see and experience a story.

Editor: Re: Remember pedestrians have the right of way, letter to the editor, Sept.

After Monday night's Delta council meeting, it looks like Ladner's waterfront is still searching for that long-awaited catalyst.

Editor: Re: Feds didn't refuse to add Roberts Bank to Ramsar, letter to the editor, Oct. 26 Like Delta-Richmond East MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay, I like statements to be "based on fact.

Editor: Re: No worries about GM crops, letter to the Thanks to Lorne Hepworth, president of CropLife Canada, for that nice infomercial on the safety of GMO crops.

Editor: Re: Enough land in town centre to accommodate housing needs, Community Comment, Nov. 2 I have to wholeheartedly agree with Ian Robertson's view.

Watching the United States election on television Tuesday night was fabulously entertaining. I pretty much stuck with CNN's coverage but did check out all the major networks.

Editor: Re: Reminder issued after child struck in crosswalk, letter to the editor, Oct.