I was pleased to see a letter in today's Burnaby Now from A.J. Bramhill. I don't know him, but I was thrilled that he took action to stop the spraying of an insecticde that is toxic to water bugs and bees after seeing an article in which I pointed out the possible dangers of the chemical.
In only 48 hours, Mr. Bramhill managed to get five townhouse complexes in south Burnaby to stop their plans to use Merit to battle the invasive chafer beetle. He lives nears Powerhouse Creek, which runs into Byrne Creek, and was happy to notch a "small environmental victory."
I admire his success and hope to meet him some day to extend my gratitude.