Opinion

Further to a letter that appeared in the Aug. 19 edition regarding an Arthur Drive development application, it should be noted that councillors Ian Paton and Anne Peterson and Mayor Lois Jackson voted against the proposal.

Editor: In the American calendar system this tragic event occurred on Sept. 11, 2001 and ever since it has been simply known as 9/11. However, in SI metric system parlance the date was 2001.11.09, i.e.

Editor: On Aug. 31, B.C. Hydro Regeneration alerted local residents through this paper that B.C. Hydro would replace our current electricity meters with new smart meters.

Yay, the HST is defeated! Boo, the HST is defeated! Which is it? I guess that depends on which way you voted, although I have a feeling that many on the "yay" side may end up having some regrets.

Editor: Re: Raeside cartoon, Aug.

EDITOR: "Do unto others as you would others do unto you" is the most basic moral principle we share in a civilized world. The recent development at Tsawwassen Springs defies this principle.

EDITOR: Re: Eyes opened by Delta council decision on higher density project, letter to the editor, Aug.

Discussions about redeveloping Ladner's waterfront almost seem surreal. What could be a quaint town's crowning jewel has long been something far less than that, so it's almost inconceivable that could all begin to change.

EDITOR: Re: NIMBYism making Tsaw. stagnate, letter to the editor, Aug. 31 I can't help but comment on the letter from Mr. Bolen which is laced with inaccuracies.

Editor: Re: Bay must defend itself, letter to the editor, Aug. 19 I am extremely happy that people read my letter and formed their own opinions. It's important that we express our opinions to all that are willing to listen.