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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.
Delta's commitment could result in unwanted homes

Delta's commitment could result in unwanted homes

So, do we really need more houses? If we need more houses, it must only be to accommodate realistically anticipated population growth, not just to engorge developers' pocketbooks, though that might be an unintended consequence.
Separation brings politicians that understand

Separation brings politicians that understand

Editor: I agree with Greg Hoover and Tom Sterling that "it's time for a big change." Let's follow the lead of White Rock and separate.
No need for more councillors but we could change some

No need for more councillors but we could change some

Editor: Re: Do we have enough civic politicians?, Sept.
Stuck on seven for long time

Stuck on seven for long time

Do we need more politicians? What about a poke in the eye with a sharp stick? There are some answers you just know before the question is even posed, so there was some hesitation over whether to ask, as we did in last Friday's edition, if Delta counc