Letters

A big oil bailout doesn’t make economic sense: The price of oil right now is far too low for any new oil and gas development to make sense. A handout now will not save this industry, or protect workers. We need urgent investment in transitioning to a renewable energy economy.

There was a very serious single vehicle traffic accident on Oldfield Road at 5 p.m. on April 19. Those on hand have described an alarming scene.

At least COVID-19 has brought all Sidney residents to appreciate our Sidney downtown retailers. As Joni Mitchell sang “You don’t know what you’ve got til it’s gone.”

We recognize the exceptional work of medical frontline personnel in caring for us all during this difficult time. We have also come to realize the technical expertise that is essential to support work at home arrangements for many of us.

Reader says imagine what kind of a world you want for yourself and it diminshes fear

Reader says think about other people who could contract virus

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Sooke has few sidewalks or space on the side of roadways to walk, writes reader

My husband and I have been breaking up these days of COVID-19 isolation by taking Sherri Robinson’s wonderful self-guided “Township Walking Tours.”

To the fellow customer at the Sidney Pharmasave who loaned me $40 when I didn’t have cash on me to pay customs dues at the post office: I looked for you in Thriftys and waited for you outside the store after I finished my shopping, as we had arranged, but could not find you.