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Promoting gangs? Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-18-2008 I am writing this letter as a concerned citizen of Surrey. Upon reading the local paper, I was excit… more	Morgentaler: Respected and reviled Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-18-2008 Hilda Krieg writes in the July 11 issue that Henry Morgentaler does not deserve the Order of Canada … more
Few criminal acts at SkyTrain stations Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-15-2008 We see that Adrian Dix has held yet another news conference to call for more security measures on Sk… more	A cheaper solution to traffic Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-17-2008 Our street (75A Ave. in Delta) was “traffic-calmed” and it did absolutely nothing to slow or lessen… more
A man’s life saved? Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-17-2008 It was a hot, sunny July afternoon in Surrey. I was walking home with my nephew and two grandnephews… more	Talk to your doctor and then decide Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-17-2008 It seems to me that the hottest thing about this summer will not be the weather, but the debate as … more
WEB EXTRA: Carbon guru's emissions untrue Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-15-2008 Re: "Unpacking the carbon tax" (B.C. Views, July 9). The premier's carbon tax guru, Mark Jaccard, is… more	WEB EXTRA: Forgiveness? Yes. Trust? No. Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-15-2008 Before we all ran off to kill the fatted calf at the return of Gary Robinson, let us just look at Mr… more
WEB EXTRA: ICBC policies are disingenuous Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-15-2008 The driving laws in B.C. have dramatically changed because of too many people on the road who drive … more	A heart for dogs Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-11-2008 Re: “Dog’s best friend,” The Leader, July 6. It has been my honour and pleasure to be associated wit… more
Give arts council what they deserve Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-15-2008 The June 24 copy of The Leader included a story about the estate of Peter Graham and the Delta Arts … more	No safety net for the elderly Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-15-2008 The recent article about elder abuse is a welcome exposé on this serious problem. The problem is fo… more
Hypocrisy from NDP Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-15-2008 I was surprised and disappointed to hear that NDP environment critic Shane Simpson sent an e-mail ur… more	Accountability lacking on city council Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-15-2008 Re: Raise council accountability (June 27, The Leader). I agree with Frank Bucholtz that the lack of… more
Carbon tax unfair to valley drivers Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-09-2008 On July 1, the provincial government’s carbon tax came into effect. I… more	A thank-you to medical workers Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-11-2008 My dad passed away three weeks ago. He stopped breathing and we called 911 right away. The parame… more
Racism still alive and well Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-11-2008 Last summer, I was visiting my uncle in Oregon and there I ran into something that I simply can’t be… more	Fund transit from above Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-11-2008 The Surrey Board of Trade strongly supports Mayor Dianne Watts with respect to her comments (July 2)… more
Military-style towers Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-11-2008 I’m very happy that Whalley is developing, but something does worry me: The Infinity project at King… more	Heed pleas to pick up after cats Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-04-2008 I am so very sorry to hear about the horrible death (murder) of the Mo… more
Order of Canada honour undeserving Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-09-2008 This Canada Day was another black day, as was Jan. 28 1988, when Henry Morgentaler, with the help of… more	The end of Canada Day flag Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-09-2008 I have been a resident of North Surrey for 41 years. It was July 1st when we moved into our first a… more
Plenty of wetlands for beavers Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-09-2008 Re: “A tail of two cities,” The Leader, June 22. The statement, “The beaver has so populated this pr… more	Climate Action Dividend is not enough Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-08-2008 Mr. Gordon Campbell: While I appreciate the $100 Climate Action Dividend you sent me last week, I a… more
Addicted to taxation Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-09-2008 The politicians’ adage on taxing groceries may soon add another dire warning to their repertoire. Th… more	WEB EXTRA: Light rail the answer to transportation woes Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-03-2008 There has been a great wailing and gnashing of teeth regarding Premier… more
Make sure our choices are informed Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-04-2008 Regarding parental consent for Gardasil: Parents across this province will be given the choice to ha… more	Protect vulnerable seniors Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-04-2008 The recent article about elder abuse is a welcome exposé on this serious problem. The problem is fou… more
Best person for the job Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-04-2008 Let me get this straight. Carole James ran against six men for the leadership of the B.C. NDP in 200… more	Bill C-61 ignores reality of technology Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-04-2008 Kurt Langmann’s opinion piece “Protests should fall on deaf ears” (The Leader, June 27) evinces a se… more
We would never ruin a Roman ruin Surrey North Delta Leader • Jun-26-2008 Re: “Ancient harvest – newly discovered aboriginal village site will b… more	Abstinence-only sex-ed doesn’t work Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-02-2008 Re: “Teach abstinence instead of giving vaccines,” Letters, May 30. Here we go again with the cries … more
Location a part of heritage Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-02-2008 The City of Surrey has a most unfortunate habit of “relocating” its heritage buildings, demonstratin… more	Traffic was not ‘calmed’ Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-02-2008 Our street (75A Ave. in Delta) was “traffic-calmed” and it did absolutely nothing to slow or lessen … more
Natural resources remain untouched Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-02-2008 It is hardly surprising that when the topic turns to high energy prices, the majority vilify the oil… more	Transit lacking in the valley Surrey North Delta Leader • Jul-02-2008 On the topic of alternate transportation and the carbon tax. The provincial Government can tax/pe… more
WEB EXTRA: Politicians are not medical professionals Surrey North Delta Leader • Jun-25-2008 This letter is written in response to the article on the HPV vaccine r… more	Way to go, Class of 2008 Surrey North Delta Leader • Jun-26-2008 I would like to take a moment to congratulate all of you North Delta graduates who are receiving yo… more
Transit: Look at entire accessibility picture Surrey North Delta Leader • Jun-26-2008 The recent statement by accessibility advocate Margaret Burrill, that less than 50 per cent of bus s… more	WEB EXTRA: Save our important sites Surrey North Delta Leader • Jun-23-2008 The expansion of Deltaport and its tentacle, the South Fraser Perimete… more
Mixed views on carbon tax Surrey North Delta Leader • Jun-25-2008 The B.C. Liberals’ carbon tax is possibly one of the most misunderstoo… more	No mark-up for natural gas Surrey North Delta Leader • Jun-25-2008 Further to natural gas rates to jump, printed June 10, 2008, I am writing on behalf of Terasen Gas t… more
Elder abuse is far too common Surrey North Delta Leader • Jun-25-2008 My commendations and support of Barbara Steele for her important work related to protecting elders b… more	WEB EXTRA: Heritage is about location, too Surrey North Delta Leader • Jun-20-2008 The City of Surrey has a most unfortunate habit of "relocating" its he… more
WEB EXTRA: Thank you, Surrey Memorial Surrey North Delta Leader • Jun-20-2008 This is a good news story. My 90-year-old mother was visiting from Vancouver Island last weekend whe… more

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