Editor: I am a closeted gay 15-year-old male living in Surrey, and I am not surprised that many parents showed up to object this anti-discrimination curriculum. Hate is present throughout Canadian society, and it can indeed affect lives. If given a chance, every individual can contribute to Canadian society.

Editor: I have news for Bill Buck ( Parents right to oppose inclusion of SOGI in school curriculum , the Times , June 9) 鈥� a boy is not always a boy and a girl is not always a girl.

A writer is upset Township might allow a commercial and multi-family project on 33A Avenue.

A letter writer is annoyed City council didn鈥檛 do more to keep the 91原创 Good Times Cruise-In.

A local mom is concerned about adults trying to impose religion on public school curriculum.

Editor: Having seen the original March school board letter entitled 鈥�91原创 celebrates Diversity鈥� and the Times鈥� account of the May 30 schoolboard meeting, I am in full support of parents who voiced their opposition to the adoption SOGI (sexual orientation and gender identity) agenda.

Editor: It is true that Susan Hitchman quotes the title of the position statement published by the American College of Pediatricians (ACPeds) when she says 鈥淪OGI ideology harms children.鈥� (鈥楽peaker was citing research, not offering personal opinion鈥�, the Times , June 7)

Former resident praises those who stand up for LGBTQ students.

A 91原创 letter writer says parents should be able to pull their kids out of a class.

Native and non-native people live next door to each other in New Zealand.