Opinion

Editor: As we are celebrating Canada's 145th birthday, replete with a veritable love-in of flag-waving self-congratulatory fervour, one cannot escape the uncomfortable notion that it is a slippery slope from patriotism to jingoism.

Editor: The Ladner Bandfest was the best ever! We would like to thank the Optimist and all of our sponsors for helping this to become the largest gathering of adult musicians in all of Canada.

Editor: Some people in this community can find nothing good to say about possible development on the Southlands. From my point of view, the benefits far outweigh any negatives.

It's too early to pass judgment, but the initial returns don't appear to be too encouraging.

This week the council opened up discussion of the 2012 Annual Report of the Corporation, recently published and made available to us either online or by requesting same at the hall.

Editor: I live on Mariner Place, a quiet cul-de-sac full of families and young children. I love our street because it is quiet and the kids can play on their bikes or play ball without fear of traffic.

Editor: Re: "Don't pass up opportunity Southlands plan presents," letter to the editor, June 22 Trish Brennan's letter implies that as a result of her husband's volunteer work and long-time connection to Tsawwassen, she is better able to advise the c

Editor: Sunday, June 17 was Father's Day. I spent the previous evening with my son at a family gathering, where I was presented with a Father's Day card and a new coffee mug. The coffee mug says "World's Best Father" and it is terrific.

It's why I moved here, so why would I want to see it change? That's becoming the standard question from homeowners when presented with a development proposal that runs contrary to the status quo.

Editor: Re: Southlands fight only stopping more voices, letter to the editor, June 20 It was enlightening to read Nick Mayar's comments about the fact that all the Tsawwassen protesting has stopped development in the area and with no new development