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Concern over how council will gauge opinion on Southlands

Concern over how council will gauge opinion on Southlands

Editor: Re: Councillors showing disregard for area plan by approving Northgate, letter to the editor, July 25 We agree with Peter Duffey's comments that the approval of the Northgate project on 56th Street "is another example of the disregard they (c
Law or not, headlights make sense

Law or not, headlights make sense

Editor: Re: Slowpokes shouldn't get in left lane on Highway 17, letter to the editor, July 25 With respect to the writer's concerns that the yellow sign with flashing lights at George Massey Tunnel is merely a "recommendation," and "not a requirement
Defence is sadly effective

Defence is sadly effective

It was, in a disappointing and heartbreaking way, as effective as advertised.
Harris Nursery has been cornerstone of community

Harris Nursery has been cornerstone of community

Editor: I am writing this as a long-time customer and the daughter of a faithful employee that has worked for Harris Nursery and Florist in South Delta for over 30 years.
Vancouver can't be world class city with inadequate highways

Vancouver can't be world class city with inadequate highways

Editor: I have noticed a few letters to the editor recently expressing concern about the traffic issues in Delta and the Lower Mainland in general.
Study shows organic farming outperforms conventional methods

Study shows organic farming outperforms conventional methods

Editor: A lot of news on agricultural issues has been surfacing lately, much of it confirming forecasts made years ago. The southwest United States are experiencing drought conditions. The Farmland Defense League of B.C. tells us that B.C.
Tourism Delta tried to be that champion

Tourism Delta tried to be that champion

Editor: Re: Tourism in need of champion, July 13 I have not always agreed on many items in the past with Sylvia Bishop (Southlands, for instance), but I have to agree with her comments on tourism.
Civic tourism strategy not being followed

Civic tourism strategy not being followed

Editor: The recent exchange of commentary on tourism in Delta has been fascinating to read. The mayor's letter regarding Delta's tourism investment suggests to me that Lois Jackson is an "empress with no clothes.
Soccer players get Save-On support

Soccer players get Save-On support

Editor: The Ladner U14 Pumas soccer team would like to extend its sincere gratitude to Save-On-Foods for its generosity in providing the opportunity to hold a Spin the Wheel fundraiser last weekend.
Leadership required to capitalize on abundant eco-tourism opportunities

Leadership required to capitalize on abundant eco-tourism opportunities

Editor: Re: Cashing in on tourists isn't easy, Murphy's Law, July 20 Delta might be in a "better position to capitalize" on bird watching and other wildlife-viewing tourists if community leaders understood the activities and requirements of this sect