Recent Southlands Coverage

"Input one ear & out the other," Column in the Delta Optimist, March 6, 2010

"Public has spoken, but planners don't like answer," Letter to the Delta Optimist, March 3, 2010

"Opposites unite to condemn hall over Southlands," Letter to the Delta Optimist, February 24, 2010

"Public getting more chances for input on Tsaw. plan," Article in the Delta Optimist, February 17, 2010

"Delta can't seem to take no for answer on Southlands," Letter to the Delta Optimist, February 17, 2010

"New 'ideas' belong primarily to civic planners," Letter to the Delta Optimist, February 10, 2010

"Document doesn't reflect input," Letter to the Delta Optimist, February 10, 2010

"Public still has opportunity to change minds on committee," Column in the Delta Optimist, February 10, 2010

"Planning group is given more to chew on," Article in the Delta Optimist, February 3, 2010

"Matter of opinion,"  Letter to the South Delta Leader, January 28, 2010

"Heritage Lost," Letter to the South Delta Leader, January 28, 2010

"Century opens Southlands info centre," Article in the Delta Optimist, January 23 2010

"Southlands research underway," Article in the South Delta Leader, January 21, 2010

"Respondent not given chance to offer contrary Southlands view," Letter to the Delta Optimist, January 16, 2010

"Century seeks to identify support," Article in the Delta Optimist, January 9, 2010

"Farm land development:a community response to agriculture," Article in the Examiner.com, January 7, 2010

"Younger generation getting in on debates their own way," Column in the Delta Optimist, January 4, 2010

"Purchase farmland," Letter to the South Delta Leader, December 17, 2009

"Don't make sustainable agriculture an excuse for more development," Letter to the Delta Optimist, December 16, 2009

"Plan B needed in case proposal for Southlands doesn't get approval," Letter to the Delta Optimist, December 16, 2009

"Delta has opportunity to lead way with sustainable living practices," Letter to the Delta Optimist, December 16, 2009

"Wheels in motion for Southlands development," Letter to the Delta Optimist, December 16, 2009

"Give all residents a chance to comment on plan," Letter to the Delta Optimist, December 12, 2009 

"Farm land under attack: rural urban agriculture land conflict," Article in the Examiner.com, December 10, 2009

"Farm land development: a community responds," Article in the Examiner.com, December 10, 2009

"Opinions vary depending on how they're collected," Letter to the Delta Optimist, December 9, 2009

"ALR still as relevant today as when NDP vision became law," Column in the Delta Optimist, December 9, 2009

"Municipally-enabled agriculture," Article in the Delta Optimist, December 9, 2009

"Farmland expropriation," Letter to the South Delta Leader, December 3, 2009

"Too many for our own good attend area plan forum," Letter to the Delta Optimist, December 2, 2009

"Reconnecting with our food supply by giving it to a pig," Column in the Delta Optimist, November 25, 2009

"Transportation study for Tsaw.," Article in the Delta Optimist, November 25, 2009

"Look to past for wisdom," Letter to the Delta Optimist, November 25, 2009

"Letters are relevant to area plan review," Letter to the Delta Optimist, November 25, 2009

"Population projections only require 60 units per year," Letter to the Delta Optimist, November 21, 2009

"Food security important," Letter to the Delta Optimist, November 21, 2009

"Development okay," Letter to the South Delta Leader, November 19, 2009

"Southlands plans recall historic fight for farmland in South Delta," Article in the Georgia Straight, November 19, 2009

"Quality of life too precious in Boundary Bay to jeopardize," Letter to the Delta Optimist, November 18, 2009

"Deck stacked in favour of development," Letter to the Delta Optimist, November 18, 2009 

"Demographics have changed significantly since '89," Letter to the Delta Optimist, November 18, 2009  

"Difficult decisions ahead for area plan committee," Article in the Delta Optimist, November 14, 2009

"Committee won't debate specific proposal," Article in the Delta Optimist, November 14, 2009

"Southlands in point form," Letter to the South Delta Leader, November 12, 2009 

"Possible template for its neighbours," Column in The Province, November 12, 2009

"Missing facts make decision impossible," Letter to the Delta Optimist, November 11, 2009  

"Not so compelling reasons to support development on Southlands," Letter to the Delta Optimist, November 11, 2009  

"Nothing has changed from 1989," Letter to the Delta Optimist, November 11, 2009  

"Don't be fooled into thinking change is inevitable," Letter to the Delta Optimist, November 7, 2009 

"Base decision on the facts, not emotions," Letter to the Delta Optimist, November 7, 2009 

"Status quo satisfies majority," Letter to the Delta Optimist, November 7, 2009 

"Farmland questions critical in discussions on area plan," Column in the Delta Optimist, November 7, 2009   

"Time for public to be heard," Column in the Delta Optimist, November 7, 2009 

"Reasons to vote yes on Southlands," Letter to the South Delta Leader, November 5, 2009

"Farming integral to Century's plan," Letter to the Delta Optimist, November 4, 2009 

"Best use for Southlands is habitat and green space," Letter to the Delta Optimist, November 4, 2009

"Public wanted opportunity to talk," Letter to the Delta Optimist, November 4, 2009

"Catch 22 when it comes to costly infrastructure improvements," Letter to the Delta Optimist, November 4, 2009

"Better places to implement Hodgins' proposal," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 31, 2009

"Change supported, but not on Southlands," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 31, 2009

"Holm's plan not reasonable," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 31, 2009

"Naysayers want Hodgins to continue to pay for their view," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 31, 2009

"There's more common ground than opponents might realize," Column in the Delta Optimist, October 31, 2009

"Farm debate never-ending," Article in the Delta Optimist, October 31, 2009

"MLAs weigh in on Southlands," Article in the Delta Optimist, October 31, 2009

"Teaching farm isn't a new idea," Article in the Delta Optimist, October 31, 2009

"Tsawwassen residents fight for farmland," Article in the Thunderbird, October 31, 2009

"Tasteful solution," Letter to the South Delta Leader, October 29, 2009

"Hands off," Letter to the South Delta Leader, October 29, 2009

"Reasons to vote no," Letter to the South Delta Leader, October 29, 2009

"Southlands plan is shortsighted," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 28, 2009

"Soul-destroying proposal," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 28, 2009

"Holm's idea merits consideration," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 28, 2009

"Community dialogue needed on Southlands before plan finalized," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 28, 2009

"Selfish attitudes keep Tsawwassen a small place," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 28, 2009

"Unique opportunity before residents," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 28, 2009

"Even developer recognizes need for homegrown food," Column in the Delta Optimist, October 28, 2009

"Answer not easy when crowd split," Column in the Delta Optimist, October 28, 2009

"Both camps show strength," Article in the Delta Optimist, October 28, 2009

"Crowd divided as hundreds pack rec centre for Southlands meeting," Article in the Delta Optimist, October 26, 2009

"Southlands forum set for today," Article in the Delta Optimist, October 24, 2009

"Endless possibilities come with Southlands proposal," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 24, 2009 

"Development will require costly service upgrades," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 24, 2009 

"Tsawwassen land should remain agricultural," Article in the Vancouver Sun, October 23, 2009

"Traffic concerns could snarl proposal," Article in the Delta Optimist, October 21, 2009

"Too many unknowns to throw support behind current Southlands proposal," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 21, 2009 

"Respectful dialogue needed to find the best solutions," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 21, 2009 

"Skinny streets not applicable," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 21, 2009

"'No' means not having any input on future decisions," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 21, 2009

"Attack continues on agricultural land," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 21, 2009

"Consider the alternatives before saying no to Century's proposal," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 21, 2009

"Nothing sinister on part of Century Group," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 21, 2009

"Vibrant place doesn't have to mean congested streets," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 21, 2009

"Don't be convinced developing the Southlands is inevitable," Column in the Delta Optimist, October 21, 2009

"Big day in the future of Tsaw.," Column in the Delta Optimist, October 21, 2009

"A different kind of plan," Article in the Delta Optimist, October 21, 2009

"Plan going before public," Article in the Delta Optimist, October 21, 2009

"Wise advice to limit comments to proposal," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 17, 2009

"Southlands plan has the potential to benefit area," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 17, 2009

"Meeting critical in determining how Tsawwassen takes shape," Column in the Delta Optimist, October 17, 2009

"Incomplete question isn't going to provide Delta with correct answer," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 14, 2009

"Tsawwassenite can't think of one benefit to be had by developing the Southlands," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 14, 2009

"Communities that oppose growth are simply asking for trouble," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 14, 2009

"Extreme viewpoints do more harm than good for a cause," Column in the Delta Optimist, October 14, 2009

"Well planned growth beneficial," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 10, 2009

"'Bay family votes no to Southlands plan," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 10, 2009

"There's no need for debate on Southlands to get personal," Column in the Delta Optimist, October 10, 2009

"All opinions on Southlands welcome," Letter to the South Delta Leader, October 8, 2009

"Southlands opposition mostly emotional," Letter to the South Delta Leader, October 8, 2009

"Creative and vibrant thinking," Letter to the South Delta Leader, October 8, 2009

"Change shouldn't be feared, even if it hasn't always gone smoothly," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 7, 2009

"Many questions for Hodgins at presentation," Article in the Delta Optimist, October 5, 2009

"Bought as farmland, so no reason to feel sorry if plans are rejected," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 3, 2009

"Area plan committee told vibrant community must have measured growth," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 3, 2009

"Council must be given opportunity to review proposal for Southlands," Letter to the Delta Optimist, October 3, 2009

"Cup of coffee just isn't worth the cost," Letter to the Delta Optimist, September 30, 2009

"Don't let developers ruin 'beautiful jewel'," Letter to the Delta Optimist, September 30, 2009

"Can't expect land for free," Letter to the Delta Optimist, September 30, 2009

"Look north to 'Cove' for comparison," Column in the Delta Optimist, September 26, 2009

"Give them a break," Letter to the South Delta Leader, September 24, 2009

"Internal struggle in the works," Column in the Delta Optimist, September 23, 2009

"Campaign continuing in bid for public's support," Letter to the Delta Optimist, September 23, 2009

"Greedy ones are those who think private landowner should have to provide park," Letter to the Delta Optimist, September 23, 2009

"Onus on Century to prove project's worth," Letter to the Delta Optimist, September 23, 2009

"Another vote for Hodgins legacy to be open space," Letter to the Delta Optimist, September 23, 2009

"Food-producing land is disappearing," Letter to the Delta Optimist, September 23, 2009

"Saving the best -- or at least most controversial -- for last," Article in the Delta Optimist, September 19, 2009

"Assess changes before adding any more," Letter to the Delta Optimist, September 19, 2009 

"Housing development preferred over intensive farm operation," Letter to the Delta Optimist, September 19, 2009

"It's not up to public to find alternative for Southlands," Letter to the Delta Optimist, September 19, 2009 

"No to Southlands development," Letter to the South Delta Leader, September 17, 2009

"Keep a lid on community development," Letter to the South Delta Leader, September 17, 2009

"Time once again for Deltans to make their views known," Column in the Delta Optimist, September 16, 2009

"Time to move forward and embrace positive change," Letter to the Delta Optimist, September 16, 2009  

"Flyer opposing Southlands development overlooks agricultural aspects of Century Group's proposal," Letter to the Delta Optimist, September 16, 2009  

"Writer must disclose involvement with either side of any issue," Letter to the Delta Optimist, September 16, 2009 

"Tsawwassen discussion has to go beyond just saying no," Column in the Delta Optimist, September 12, 2009

"Century Challenged To Put Proposal To A Referendum," Letter to the Delta Optimist, September 12, 2009 

"Residents Remain Opposed To Southlands Project," Letter to the Delta Optimist, September 12, 2009

"Farmland First," Letter to the South Delta Leader, September 10, 2009

"Proposals Must Only Be Judged On Their Impact To Community," Column in the Delta Optimist, September 9, 2009

"Need A Reason To Be Out At Night," Letter to the Delta Optimist, September 9, 2009

"Bay Residents Don't Want Land Use To Change," Letter to the Delta Optimist, September 9, 2009

"There Are Some That Don't Want Another 2,000 Units," Letter to the Delta Optimist, September 9, 2009

"Land's Productivity Hinges On The Dedication Of Its Owner," Letter to the Delta Optimist, September 5, 2009

"Farm Notice," Letter to the South Delta Leader, September 3, 2009

"Hodgins' Legacy Could Be Vast Open Space," Letter to the Delta Optimist, September 2, 2009

"Farmland Should Be For Growing Crops, Not Houses," Letter to the Delta Optimist, September 2, 2009

"Survey Did Not Give Opportunity To Say No To Development," Letter to the Delta Optimist, August 29, 2009

"No Appetite For More Homes," Letter to the Delta Optimist, August 26, 2009

"Narrow Thinkers Told To Ease Up On Developers," Letter to the Delta Optimist, August 26, 2009

"Development Will Bring 'Horrendous' Traffic Congestion," Letter to the Delta Optimist, August 22, 2009

"Hypocritical View?" Letter to the South Delta Leader, August 20, 2009

"It Would Be Sad To See The Loss Of Such Good Farmland," Letter to the Delta Optimist, August 19, 2009

"Bring Yourself Into The Fold," Letter to the Delta Optimist, August 15, 2009

"Giant Traffic Sewer Comment Is Puzzling," Letter to the Delta Optimist, August 12, 2009

"Skepticism Reconfirmed," Letter to the Delta Optimist, August 12, 2009

"Who Actually Took Part In Survey?" Letter to the Delta Optimist, August 12, 2009

"Century Survey Finds Support For Current Planning Efforts," Article in the Delta Optimist, August 8, 2009

"Development Bucks," Letter to the South Delta Leader, August 6, 2009

"Developing Farmland," Letter to the South Delta Leader, August 6, 2009

"Quiet Is Nice," Letter to the South Delta Leader, August 6, 2009

"Develop Jobs," Letter to the South Delta Leader, August 6, 2009

"Change Not Inevitable," Letter to the South Delta Leader, August 6, 2009

"Positive Change," Letter to the South Delta Leader, August 6, 2009

"Sky Not Falling, But Farmland Certainly Is Under Threat," Column in the Delta Optimist, August 5, 2009

"Developing Ideas," Article in the South Delta Leader, July 30, 2009

"No Strings Attached To Century's Philanthropy," Letter to the Delta Optimist, July 15, 2009

"Southlands Should Remain Agricultural Land," Letter to the Delta Optimist, July 11, 2009

"Tsa. Area Plan Committee Tackling Many Issues," Article in the Delta Optimist, July 11, 2009

"Century Group Plan Would Be A Step Forward," Letter to the Delta Optimist, July 1, 2009

"Do Tsawwassenites Care About The Future Of Their Community?" Letter to the Delta Optimist, July 1, 2009

"Process Is Not Usual Snore Fest," Column in the Delta Optimist, June 24, 2009

"No Company Is As Generous As Century," Letter to the Delta Optimist, June 24, 2009

"New urbanist ‘Southlands’ A C.U.V. When We Need A Prius?" Arcade Magazine, June, 2009

"Apply Development Concepts Beyond Southlands Property," Letter to the Delta Optimist, June 17, 2009

"Protecting Precious Farmland Is Beneficial To The Economy," Column in the Delta Optimist, June 10, 2009

"Not All Agriculture Is Created Equal," Letter to the Delta Optimist, May 2, 2009

"Fertile Middle Ground Is Where Southlands Battle Will Be Won," Column in the Delta Optimist, April 25, 2009

"Steves Not Sold On Agricultural Urbanism," Article in the Delta Optimist, April 22, 2009

"Farmland Is Lost Forever Once Developer Gets Approval," Column in the Delta Optimist, April 22, 2009

"Put Southlands To A Referendum," Letter to the Delta Optimist, April 22, 2009

"Both Sides Take Aim At Poll Prize," Column in the Delta Optimist, April 18, 2009

"Tough Slog Doesn't Daunt Developer Sean Hodgins," Column in the Province, April 14, 2009

"Decision On Southlands Draws Near," Column in the Delta Optimist, April 11, 2009

"Southlands Plan Submitted," Article in the South Delta Leader, April 9, 2009

"Plotting Tsawwassen's Future To Be A Controversial Exercise," Article in the Delta Optimist, April 4, 2009

"Property To Make Headlines Two Decades Later," Article in the Delta Optimist, April 4, 2009

"Application To Develop Southlands Submitted," Article in the Delta Optimist, April 3, 2009

"Conclusions Were Honestly Developed," Letter to the Delta Optimist, March 21, 2009

"Only One Forum Where People Can Speak On Public Record," Column in the Delta Optimist, March 11, 2009

"More Food For Thought On The Urban Survival Front," Column in Business in Vancouver, February 20, 2009 

"Do We Need Any More Empty Nester Housing Than Golf Couse Already Provides?" Letter to the Delta Optimist, January 7, 2009

"Will Winds Of Change Elect NDP?" Column in the Delta Optimist, January 3, 2009

"Housing To Suit Everyone's Needs," Article in the Delta Optimist, December 27, 2008

"Growing Idealism," Letter to the South Delta Leader, December 25, 2008

"Farming Lab?" Article in the South Delta Leader, December 12, 2008

"Southlands Proposal Must Substantiate Its Benefits," Letter to the Delta Optimist, November 26, 2008

"Current Southlands Plan Far Better Than 1989 Version, Hodgins Says," Article in the Delta Optimist, November 22, 2008

"Hodgins To Discuss Southlands With Chamber," Article in the Delta Optimist, November 15, 2008

"Big Issue Generates Little Discussion," Article in the Delta Optimist, November 12, 2008

"Canidates Address Southlands Development Issue," Article in the South Delta Leader, November 4, 2008

"Condos Better Suited To Town Core Than Valuable Farmland," Letter to Delta Optimist, November 1, 2008

"Government Needs To Be Told To Keep Hands Off Farmland," Letter to the Delta Optimist, September 6, 2008

"Southlands Development," Letter to the South Delta Leader, August 14, 2008

"Letter from Metro Vancouver Staff," Letter to the New Urban News, July 24, 2008

"Letter from Tsawwassen Resident,"  Letter to the New Urban News, July 11, 2008

"Housing Choices Are Key," Article in the Delta Optimist, July 9, 2008

"Urban Monstrosity On Horizon For Delta," Letter to the Delta Optimist, June 28, 2008

"To Farm Or Not To Farm," Article in the Delta Optimist, June 28, 2008

"Process Produced Predictable Plan," Letter to the Delta Optimist, June 25, 2008

"Trust's Profits Appear Unrealistic," Letter to the Delta Optimist, June 21, 2008

"Traffic Increase Not Worth It," Letter to the Delta Optimist, June 18, 2008

"Southlands Development Plan Fatally Flawed," Letter to the Delta Optimist, June 7, 2008

"Farming Doesn't Require 2,000 Homes To Survive," Letter to the Delta Optimist, June 7, 2008

"Province Makes It Easier To Take Land Out Of Metro Vancouver's Green Zone," Letter to the Delta Optimist, June 4, 2008

"Southlands Team Envisions Many Benefits," Letter to the Delta Optimist, June 4, 2008

"New Eco-development Model: Agricultural Urbanism," Article in the New Urban News, June, 2008

"Claims Are Hard To Accept," Letter to the Delta Optimist, May 31, 2008

"Following Current Path Will See All Farmland Disappear," Column in the Delta Optimist, May 31, 2008

"Farming Entire Parcel Too Costly," Letter to the Delta Optimist, May 31, 2008

"Traffic Fears," Letter to the South Delta Leader, May 30, 2008

"Great Plans But For Wrong Lands," Letter to the Delta Optimist, May 28, 2008

"Developers Leading Public Debate," Letter to the Delta Optimist, May 28, 2008

"Decisions Go Beyond Our Border," Column in the Delta Optimist, May 28, 2008

"Traffic Issues Must Be Addressed Before Considering Development," Letter to the Delta Optimist, May 24, 2008

"Farmland Ensures Food Security," Letter to the Delta Optimist, May 24, 2008

"If 42% Of Southlands Can Be Farmed, Why Not The Rest?" Letter to the Delta Optimist, May 24, 2008

"Too Many Positives To Miss On Southlands," Letter to the Delta Optimist, May 24, 2008 

"Opportunity Awaits To Shape The History Of Tsawwassen," Column in the Delta Optimist, May 24, 2008

"Different Times For Southlands," Article in the Delta Optimist, May 21, 2008

"South Deltans Didn't Fight TDL Just To Get Twenty Years Of Peace," Letter to the Delta Optimist, May 17, 2008 

"Great Plan Might Be In Wrong Location," Letter to the Delta Optimist, May 17, 2008

"Plan Could Stand Some More Perks," Column in the Delta Optimist, May 17, 2008 

"Experts Add To Discussion," Column in the Delta Optimist, May 17, 2008 

"New Urbanism's Moses Comes To Tsawwassen," Article in the Globe and Mail, May 16, 2008

"Good Plans, Wrong Place," Letter to the South Delta Leader, May 16, 2008

"Design Themes," Article in the South Delta Leader, May 16, 2008

"New, Greener Southlands Future Pondered," Article in the Vancouver Sun, May 15, 2008

"Southlands Could Be Pioneering Model Community, Says Renowned Urban Planner," Article in the Delta Optimist, May 14, 2008

"Mid-Term Report Focuses On Agriculture," Article in the Delta Optimist, May 14, 2008

"Is Southlands The Right Place To Put 1,500 Housing Units?" Column in the Delta Optimist, May 10, 2008

"Reception Depends On Perception," Column in the Delta Optimist, May 10, 2008

"Urbanization Proves Problematic For Agriculture," Letter to the Delta Optimist, May 10, 2008

"Southlands Cynicism," Letter to the South Delta Leader, May 9, 2008

"200 Attend Charrette's Opening Presentation," Article in the Delta Optimist, May 7, 2007

"Spin Won't Change Our Opinion," Letter to the Delta Optimist, May 7, 2008

"Grand Design Has Come A Long Way Since 1981," Article in the Province, May 6, 2008

"Hodgins Eyes 1,500 Units For Site," Article in the Delta Optimist, May 3, 2008

"Design Experts Set To Descend On Delta," Article in the Delta Optimist, May 3, 2008

"Progressive Thinking Can Be Thwarted By The People Of South Delta," Letter to the Delta Optimist, May 3, 2008

"Design Debate," Article in the South Delta Leader, May 2, 2008

"Charrette Jumps The Gun As Zoning Doesn't Match Plans," Letter to the Delta Optimist, April 30, 2008

"Protect Precious Farmland From Unwanted Urban Sprawl," Letter to the Delta Optimist, April 30, 2008

"Experts To Tell Us What Is Good For Our Community," Letter to the Delta Optimist, April 26, 2008

"Cutting Edge Planning Proccess Taking Place In Our Back Yard," Column in the Delta Optimist, April 26, 2008

"Southlands Planning With A Twist," Article in the Delta Optimist, April 19, 2008

"Civic Double Standard On Development Proposals," Letter to the Delta Optimist, April 16, 2008

"No Harm In Discussing Southlands," Column in the Delta Optimist, April 16, 2008

"Southlands Charette Will Hardly Be A Charade," Letter to the Delta Optimist, April 12, 2008

"New Term But Same Objective," Letter to the Delta Optimist, April 5, 2008

"Community Is In Control Of Growth," Letter to the Delta Optimist, March 26, 2008

"Agriculture Education Can Be Key Part Of Southlands Plan," Column in the Delta Optimist, March 15, 2008

"Density Is Not To Be Feared," Article in the Delta Optimist, March 12, 2008

"Hodgins is a Great Community Supporter," Letter to the Delta Optimist, March 12, 2008

"Stick to Community's Original Objective and Preserve Farmland According to Area Plan," Letter to the Delta Optimist, March 8, 2008

"Southlands Team to Talk Housing and Transportation at Open House," Article in the Delta Optimist, March 8, 2008

"Southlands Housing Will Add to Congestion Along 56th Street," Letter to the Delta Optimist, March 1, 2008

"Century Has Profited From Plan to Keep Land Agricultural," Letter to the Delta Optimist, March 1, 2008

"Public Input Sought On Southlands," Article in the The Delta Optimist, February 23, 2008

"No Stranger To Controversy," Article in the Delta Optimist, February 13, 2008

"High Profile Urban Planner Joins Southlands Project," Article in The Delta Optimist, January 19, 2008

"Southlands Development," Letter to the South Delta Leader, Dec. 22, 2007

"Development Not Lesser of Evils," Letter to The Delta Optimist, Dec. 15, 2007

"Southlands Critic Told To Put Up Own Money," Letter to The Delta Optimist, Dec. 15, 2007

"Toigo Plan Adds More Cars to Overburdened Highways," Letter to The Delta Optimist, Dec.5, 2007

"Developing Southlands is Better Than Alernatives," Letter to The Delta Optimist, Dec. 5, 2007

"Don't Hold Breath For Affordable Housing," Letter to the Delta Optimist, Dec. 5, 2007

"Idealist NIMBYs Do Not Speak For Everone In Tsawwassen," Letter to the Delta Optimist, Nov.28, 2007

"Long Time Since TDL Hearing," Editorial in The Delta Optimist, Nov. 24, 2007

"Good or Bad, Southlands Will Be Council's Legacy," Letter to the Delta Optimist, Nov.21, 2007

"Public Has Already Made Its Position Clear on the Future of Tsawwassen's Southlands," Letter to The Delta Optimist, Nov. 21, 2007

"Southlands Owner Asked to Put Land Back in ALR," Letter to The Delta Optimist, Nov. 7, 2007

"Farming Not Entire Solution," Letter to The Delta Optimist, Oct. 31, 2007

"Only Will Lacking to Make Southlands Viable Farmland," Letter to The Delta Optimist, Oct. 24, 2007

"Don't Blow This Opportunity," Letter to the Delta Optimist, Oct. 24, 2007

"Agriculture on a Small Scale," Article in The Delta Optimist, Oct. 24, 2007

"Provincial Plans To Do Great Harm To Farming," Letter to the Delta Optimist, Oct. 17, 2007

"Don't be Fooled by Owners' Claims of Fallow Farmland," Letter to The Delta Optimist, Oct. 3, 2007

"Time to Defend What We Hold Dear," Letter to The Delta Optimist, Sept. 8, 2007

"Southlands Should Be Turned Into a Nature Preserve," Letter to the Delta Optimist, Sept. 5, 2007