Opinion

Editor: I empathize with Delta Teachers' Association president Paul Steer. As a former teacher and education negotiator over the span of 18 years "back in the day," I get it that teachers face futility at the bargaining table.

Tens of thousands of public sector employees throughout the province, including teachers and civic workers here in Delta, are now without a contract and in search of a new one.

Editor: A new proposal from Century Group for re-building a strategic area of 56th Street adjacent to the Coast Tsawwassen Inn is a major opportunity to begin a serious transformation of 56th Street.

Editor: Re: Arrogant dog owners ignore law, letter to the editor, Jan. 18 I thought "illiterate and cannot read" meant the same thing. And this coming from me, a dog owner.

Editor: I am an agrologist and have worked in the field of food security for over 15 years. I understand the Tsawwassen First Nation is entering a new era of selfdetermination and has so many opportunities to plan for the future of its people.

Editor: Nearly 40 years have past since the Agricultural Reserve Act was approved. To some of us, who were sufficiently naive, that legislation represented the real possibility that Delta would remain a municipality with an agricultural base.

Editor: Re: Malls could create 'us' vs. 'them' situation, letter to the editor, Jan. 18 Suck it up, let's get on with it. Have you heard of competition? When businesses compete, there is variety and competition.

I switched to Delta Cable during a break in the recent Alabama-LSU national championship football game and caught Delta council and senior staff in a very serious, hourlong discussion about the rabbit peril.

Editor: Re: TFN members back mall plans, Jan. 20 Band members approve leasing rezoned farmland to commercial developers. By leasing the land instead of selling, TFN retains ownership. TFN gets the land back and it gets paid to wait.

The thought of two major malls setting up shop at the Tsawwassen First Nation has sent shockwaves through this community.