Letters

The utter indifference by all levels of government to the well-being of our senior citizens during this COVID-19 pandemic is a national disgrace. It proves beyond a doubt that systemic ageism is deeply entrenched in our halls of power.

With the coronavirus now dominating all media and all discussion, we risk forgetting about the much larger crisis posed by climate change.

Here’s a variation on My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean which I wrote for Bonnie Henry:

The closure of the Yard & Garden Waste Drop Off is unnecessary and almost cruel. Gardening in your own yard while complying with social distancing recommendations is one of the last, worthwhile, satisfying activities that we can do under the pandemic restrictions.

I am writing about the current Liberal government in Ottawa and their plans to bail out the oil and gas sector. I believe that this is a terrible mistake for several reasons:

What a condescending and snooty “we know what’s best for you” statement from Island Health about revealing Coronavirus cases on Vancouver Island.

Two questions for your readers:

I would like to send kudos out to the group, committee or agency that had the stone wall on the grounds of the Wilkinson Jail repaired.

As a consistent reader of the Peninsula News Review, I struggle to recall any news that there was consideration of a name change to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital in the works.

Cedar Hill Golf Course is a municipal course, serving the community. The prices should reflect that and charge municipal-like fees.