Opinion - Langley Times http://www.langleytimes.com/opinion RSS Feed for Opinion - Langley Times en-us Sun, 20 May 2012 19:00:00 GMT Metro would be wise to back off http://www.langleytimes.com/opinion/152074835.html Regional district shouldn't be involved in making local land use decisions. Editorial — Now it's time to act http://www.langleytimes.com/opinion/152056305.html The province can make a difference in the mushroom industry, and in preventing future senseless tragedies. Hire a professional to do what? http://www.langleytimes.com/opinion/151799875.html There is lots of value in children getting outside to play. Editorial — Return of the PST http://www.langleytimes.com/opinion/151799735.html The return of the PST may bring some challenges for businesses, but as an exercise in democracy it's unbeatable. Basic supply and demand http://www.langleytimes.com/opinion/150684385.html Hardly a week goes by these days without more calls for legalizing or decriminalizing marijuana. Editorial — Safety must come first at workplaces http://www.langleytimes.com/opinion/151459125.html The owners of a Langley mushroom farm had no regard for the safety and lives of their employees. Spirit of separatism springs up http://www.langleytimes.com/opinion/151458755.html While TransLink serves Langley poorly, the same can't be said for Metro Vancouver. Editorial— Lekstrom delivered on TransLink http://www.langleytimes.com/opinion/150855975.html Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom has shown a rare ability to get things done in a forthright manner. Time can be perfect gift on Mother's Day http://www.langleytimes.com/opinion/150802965.html It seems the personal touch, the time invested, the phone conversations and the laughter linger well into the future. Editorial — Ottawa over-reaction http://www.langleytimes.com/opinion/150615695.html Directive on signals shows how challenging it is to get Ottawa to understand Langley rail crossing issues.