Opinion

The Municipality of Delta, as has often been mentioned, is, geographically speaking, an odd duck.

Given how much is at stake, it's difficult seeing this one play out any other way.

Editor: Re: Numbers don't quite add up, Murphy's Law, Jan. 11 The manner in which our municipality collects data when it comes to proposed housing on the Southlands leaves a lot to be desired.

Editor: Re: Final phase of Marina Gardens is another story to watch in 2013, letter to the editor, Jan. 9, and Municipal politicians let voters down by approving 37-storey North Delta tower, letter to the editor, Jan.

What do you know, it looks like it was coal dust after all.

During the Christmas break I drove into Vancouver through the George Massey Tunnel. The weather was decent, there was minimal traffic and significant time was saved. The first business day of 2013 changed all that.

Editor: Re: Build bridge for others, but let's keep tunnel in play for South Delta drivers, letter to the editor, Jan.

Editor: The majority of residents in the Marina Garden neighbourhood are relatively new to Ladner. We love our neighbourhood and consider Ladner one of the most livable communities in the Lower Mainland. We commend Mr.

Editor: Re: Opponents to Southlands proposal not in the majority, letter to the editor, Jan. 2, and Location yields negatives for Southlands development, letter to the editor, Jan. 4 Ken Corey stated the opponents are not the majority.

I was sitting at my desk working when the offensive news alert came through my email: "NHL lockout over." I tried to stay calm.