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Remember pedestrians have the right of way

Remember pedestrians have the right of way

Editor: This is likely preaching to the converted, but I am continually amazed how many cars drive through a crosswalk while someone is crossing or waiting to cross.
Small step would be taking bus, not car

Small step would be taking bus, not car

Editor: Re: Fraser ferry gets support, letter to the editor, Sept. 14 I agree with Shirley MacNutt when she says, "Small steps can create large solutions.
Premier dashes hopes for democratic reform

Premier dashes hopes for democratic reform

MLA excited by Clark's initial interest in making gov't more responsive, but initiative hasn't gone anywhere
Volunteering can be worthwhile on so many levels

Volunteering can be worthwhile on so many levels

Editor: I have volunteered for many organizations for decades; however, the present task touches my heart so much that I would like to share.
More retail needed in East Ladner

More retail needed in East Ladner

Editor: I am neither a developer nor a businessman, but an East Ladner resident who wonders why there are no significant retail services in our area.
Ailing theatre patron receives good care

Ailing theatre patron receives good care

Editor: On Friday, Sept. 16, during a performance of The Affections of May, we experienced a medical emergency with one of our patrons.
Opportunity lost thanks to gesture

Opportunity lost thanks to gesture

I have to say I was more than a little surprised to learn the Conservatives are willing to turn their backs on what has to be considered a winnable riding.
TransLink bogged down by bloated bureaucracy

TransLink bogged down by bloated bureaucracy

Editor: Can we afford so much bureaucracy? When TransLink, a quasi autonomous, non-governmental organization, was initially proposed I remember going to a public information meeting at which members of Delta council were in the audience, none of whom
Employees all over the place are facing unpleasant times

Employees all over the place are facing unpleasant times

As we get back into the swing of fall activities - raking leaves, running kids between soccer and skating, attending to various social events and working hard - we are being told that life is not so rosy elsewhere.
Not just farmers impacted

Not just farmers impacted

Editor: Re: Delta plugs shortcut through farm area, Sept. 12 I find it very strange that Delta council can call an emergency meeting on traffic congestion when it involves maybe four per cent of the population of Delta.