Opinion

It makes sense to do one or the other, but not both. Last week, civic politicians gave the green light to the Century Group to redevelop the old Southpointe Academy site on 56th Street in Tsawwassen.

Editor: Re: Northgate project gets approval, July 20 When giving approval to a six-storey building on 56th Street, during the July 16 Delta council meeting, Coun.

Editor: Re: Where's everybody going in a hurry?, July 20 A few comments about Duncan Holmes' article: Many people have been commenting in the paper recently about drivers with sunglasses and no lights on in the George Massey Tunnel.

Editor: Contrary to what many of us selfish and greedy human beings (read dinosaurs) would have us believe, we do not need appliances or jewelry to survive.

Tourists are missing out if they pass us by. I've been fortunate to have access to a summer cabin for most of my life. My parents bought a place on the Sunshine Coast when I was a kid, and I used to spend the better part of the summer up there.

For many of us, this is a time we slow down, get away, lie in the sun, swim at a beach, or perhaps meet up with relatives at family reunions. For me, it's a pleasant time where we escape to the Gulf Islands to our little spot of paradise.

Editor: Re: Land use balance is out there somewhere - let's find it, Community Comment, July 6 Mike Schneider's column demonstrates he still does not understand how local farmers are working hard to balance differing land uses, including food product

I've come to the conclusion that chasing that elusive tourist might just be for the birds.

Editor: Re: Tsaw. rower wins silver at B.C. Championships, July 18 I take exception to the closing statement in the article that implies there isn't a thriving rowing program in South Delta. There is and it is run by the Delta Deas Rowing Club.

Editor: Tourism in need of champion, July 13 Unhappily one councillor has made statements in the Optimist that are not factual nor historically accurate.