Opinion

'We are not an island but still we have 3 ½ sides surrounded by oceans, so why not obtain a few of these plants? We have about 30,000 people in the area and need to have much more farming done.'

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke has lost the game, even when left to choose between a local force and the RCMP

'By not logging it, they would be respecting the will of the community reflected in the Roberts Creek Official Community Plan, and expressed in SCRD Bylaw 641, to conserve the park proposal area. As hiwus Craigan has stated “Our forests have already been studied to death, it’s time to rebuild and restore.”'

'Surface parking must be the worst land use there is. Anything is better: parks, bike lanes, commercial spaces, schools, housing or recreation. Any sensible development therefore should be commended.'

If the NDP government’s attempt to chart a route out of this bungle by enticing the city to go with a municipal force goes as planned, provincial taxpayers will cover some ongoing costs.

'I recommend implementing a high fuel tax on all small aircraft to discourage unnecessary flights and reduce the overall impact of air travel on our communities.'

National Day of Mourning should be used to challenge misconceptions about occupational health and safety, and advance safer workplaces for Canadians.

'Sometimes, if you just delay long enough, the world has no choice but to move on without you.'