Letters

While the general feeling among Canadian seems to be that 2018 was a write-off, it’s important to remember there were some very important successes last year, especially for the countries worse off. While the topics of immigration and refugees often flared as an ugly and divisive topic, it’s important to recall that the vast majority of refugees spend their lives in permanent camps.

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It’s been disturbing but predictable to read First Past the Post (FPTP) supporters crowing about the supposed victory in the referendum. They, and their media backers, say that proportional representation (PR) is over in B.C. and that somehow democracy has won. This is the same nonsense that was spouted throughout the referendum campaign by supporters of FPTP, who believe that democracy somehow is served when 40 per cent of the voters equals a majority government.

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The highest number of crashes are caused by males aged 25 to 55. So, of course, ICBC targets the group which accounts for less than 10 per cent of crashes.

Having devoted $14.5 million in an abortive attempt to a fundamental change in our provincial electoral system only to find that political stunt to have failed miserably; perhaps the leaders of the New Democratic and Green Parties may soon be given a lesson in laws governing election expenses.

While we sympathize with those who fear accidental death, we were dismayed to read the letter “Wind storm highlights danger of trees in urban setting.” Homeowners already have the right to remove dangerous trees, though a permit may be required. The number of deaths from falling trees in our region is extremely low . We are all far more likely to die from cancer, heart disease or stroke, car accidents or even accidental falls.

I was one of the many hundreds of people who partook in the New Year’s Day Levee this year at Government House. It is always a treat to be invited as members of the public to explore the lovely ballroom and the delight of personally shaking the hands of our ever changing lieutenant–governor.

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