Opinion

A few weeks ago I wrote about going back to school and the B.C. Liberal government's Jobs Plan. Time for an update. In following the "occupy" movement, a number of issues have permeated to the forefront.

Editor: Is it true that land development is inevitable and desirable? Is it the measurement of a community's happiness, personal well-being and collective evolution? I presume the majority of us that choose to live in Tsawwassen and Ladner do so beca

Editor: Re: Public to get say on Southlands, Oct. 19 I read that Delta council intends to seek public input into development of the Southlands, and was naturally overjoyed. What a novel concept! That sounds like true democracy at work.

Editor: How often have you wondered what becomes of all those precious dollars you keep paying out for taxes? Well, here's some good news. Under the Financial Disclosures Act, you can get a copy of not one, but two booklets.

Editor: Re: Tunnel wake-up call needed, Guest Editorial, Oct. 14 While I respect the right of your editorialists to express their opinions in the Optimist, I do think some basic reality checking is required before publication.

Editor: Re: Little hope 601 goes downtown again, Oct. 19 I read in amusement about TransLink's very weak excuse for not operating the 601 bus and the 602/3/4 buses to downtown and instead insisting bus customers transfer to the Canada Line.

Editor: During the many complex issues this planet is facing including economic issues, geopolitical instability, conflict that is reverberating across the globe as well as anthropogenic caused climate and environmental changes we are faced with a pl

EDITOR: The Metro Vancouver Mayors' Council missed an excellent opportunity to hold the provincial government's feet to the fire.

Editor: Readers of the Optimist may have seen a commentary piece by Paul Kershaw in Monday's Vancouver Sun (Movement should change focus, Oct. 18). I would like to thank him for his "unsolicited advice.

EDITOR: My wife and I are constantly reminded that we made the best decision of our lives when we chose Tsawwassen as our home. Constant reminders are the letters to the editor describing acts of kindness experienced by readers.