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arty control fosters voter apathy
I write in response to the excellent May 12 story by Jane Seyd, Voter Turnout a Concern.
Delta South incumbent faces two challengers
Next Tuesday's ballot in Delta South will feature just three names, but that hasn't prevented the provincial election campaign from being a spirited affair.
Liberal believes team approach is best
The time is right to make his bid to be Delta South's MLA, says Bruce McDonald.
Independent is still speaking her mind
It's been a fascinating and rewarding four years, says Delta South's independent MLA who is seeking a second term.
Intelligent representatives will find their own voice in Victoria
There has been much recent debate in our editorial columns and letters to the editor about who will best represent Delta South after the May 14 provincial election. Who will have influence in achieving goals that are in the best interests of Deltoids?
Voice takes on several forms
Given Delta South has been in the rather unique situation of being represented by an independent for the past four years, it's no surprise the issue of the riding's "voice" has been a leading topic during the first week of the provincial election campaign.
Gov't MLA doesn't necessarily pay dividends for constituents
The major issue in the 2009 provincial election for Delta South was whether the riding would be better represented by a Liberal MLA and cabinet minister, or by an independent. The Liberal protagonists argued that a Liberal backbencher or cabinet member would be more effective and influential in promoting and protecting the interests of the riding.
Candidates off and running in what should be a close race
Four weeks from now, we will know the make up of the next provincial government. At the moment, the polls would indicate we will be switching over to a New Democratic government with Adrian Dix as premier.
Race is now underway in Delta South
Provincial election battles are now officially underway after the customary dropping of the writ yesterday.
Exploring a regional force
Abbotsford Police Chief Bob Rich has come out in favour of some form of regional police force for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.
Former attorney general joins Boughton Law
Former B.C. attorney general, and Tsawwassen resident, Wally Oppal recently joined Boughton Law as senior counsel.
Regional doesn't exclude local
Community-based policing and a regional force are not mutually exclusive ideas.
Four-way race would help NDP
They hail from opposite ends of the political spectrum, but there's little doubt the best thing that could happen to NDP fortunes in Delta South is the emergence of a Conservative candidate.
Forum to look at regional force
Mayor Lois Jackson will be leading a forum on policing and regionalization with key stakeholders from around the Lower Mainland next week.
Oppal always ready for next challenge
I have been friends with Wally Oppal for 40some years, ever since I was a probation officer on Vancouver's Skid Row. We knew each other from basketball at the Vancouver police station and living out here in Tsawwassen. He is the only "high profile" friend I have and yet it speaks volumes about him to put up with guys like me.
NDP looking for breakthrough
New Democrats are optimistic they will make significant inroads in Delta South this May.
Huntington becomes a trendsetter
Up until the most recent provincial election, whenever a candidate was referred to as an independent, it was more than likely the term "fringe" could have been used as a synonym.
Small town service lost in region
Should we go the regional route when it comes to policing, I fear the motto here in Delta will have to be revised from "no call too small" to "no cheque too big."
Regionalize it
On and on it goes - the debate over whether Metro Vancouver should have a regional police force.
