Opinion

It was a bold decision, and could certainly be construed as another instance where politicians ignored the wishes of those they're elected to serve, but at the end of the day it was the correct one.

Editor: Watching the disaster in Calgary and elsewhere in Alberta, and the accumulating multiplicity of storms and weather disturbances raging worldwide already this year with all their robust assaults on our earth, I am reminded of the verse in Luke

Editor: Re: Strong economy, not more officials, more of a help in alleviating poverty, Publisher's Perspective, July 10 I was shocked to read the Publisher's Perspective. Tom Siba has managed to insult someone in every paragraph.

Editor: Re: Concern yourself with Ladner issues, letter to the editor, June 26 I fully support Peter White's remarks on "outsiders" showing support for developing the Southlands as I'm sure most of us living in Tsawwassen do.

Editor: Re: Everyone needs housing, Minister's Minute, July 5 I congratulate Rev.

Editor: Re: Strong economy, not more officials, more of a help in alleviating poverty, Publisher's Perspective, July 10 Hungry and underprivileged children in our society are not a joke.

Editor: Peter White opposes the Southlands development and he is entitled to do so.

Editor: I have to say, and it is a bit of an understatement, that I was flabbergasted with Peter White's comments regarding Southlands and his notion that the only people who can comment are those south of 16th Avenue to the border.

Editor: Re: Strong economy, not more officials, more of a help in alleviating poverty, Publisher's Perspective, July 10 Yes, federal and provincial governments are responsible to respond to the issues that create poverty, not municipalities.

Editor: Our dog Niko was attacked by another dog in Pebble Hill off-leash area in Tsawwassen last Friday. His caregiver was also badly bitten on her hand. Our dog is injured and ran away from the caregiver and we can't find him.