Letters

It’s a slap in the face to thousands of volunteers, says reader

I was shocked by the lack of common sense displayed in a recent letter to the editor where someone states that growing the economy is done at the cost of our citizens.

The District of North Saanich Notice of Exclusion Application Hearing for July 13 which appeared in the June 18 Peninsula News contained the following statement of intent: “The District is applying to exclude the site from the ALR in order to allow for future recreational or cultural development.”

I want to recognize the Central Saanich Police and the family living on Tanner Ridge (Bella Vista Drive) for the safe return of my white gold diamond pendant lost while walking in the area on June 14.

This letter is in reference to “It’s time for Canada to confront its own racism,” in the June 18 Victoria News.

I am distressed that those in charge of our education system do not appear to have themselves had an education up to the requisite standards necessary for administering today’s world.

I am an Indigenous person and I totally support Jagmeet Singh for calling out the Bloc for not supporting the bill to deal with systemic racism. This issue should not be politicized – politicians should not play to their base or put regional government interests first.

If Black lives matter, why is it that we hear so little about the modern-day massacre of English-speaking Cameroonians?

Every couple of years some well-intentioned resident of Sidney suggests we turn Beacon Avenue into a permanent pedestrian mall, citing the wonderful pedestrian malls in Europe.

I am here writing because I was inspired by two youth who wrote about climate change. Nova and Jane’s letter had a very good message.