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LETTER: More transparency needed from Westpro regarding Colquitz waste water breach

LETTER: More transparency needed from Westpro regarding Colquitz waste water breach

Thank goodness for watchful citizens like Dorothy Chambers who caught the Westpro waste water breach into the Colquitz River in December .
LETTER: Clearing up confusion in regards to motorcycles in the bike lanes

LETTER: Clearing up confusion in regards to motorcycles in the bike lanes

In response to Mr. John R Bell , I would like to clarify that I did not say it was legal for motorcycles to ride in the designated bicycle lanes. The whole point of my letter was that it is not legal, and how I was completely surprised by the attitude coming from some motorcyclists indicating that they did not care that it was illegal , they are entitled and will continue to break the law with no regard for cyclists who are supposed to be in the bike lanes.
LETTER: Technology not reliable in windstorms

LETTER: Technology not reliable in windstorms

The recent windstorm that struck Vancouver Island with very high winds highlighted our over–dependency upon technology. One portion of our over modern world’s reliance upon technology is in the area of weather stations. Both Gonzales and Saturna Light weather stations were knocked out by the over 90 kilometre per hour wind gusts in the storm of last week.
LETTER: Performing arts make a substantial contribution to Victoria’s economy

LETTER: Performing arts make a substantial contribution to Victoria’s economy

As an avid supporter of the performing arts in our community and in particular Pacific Opera Victoria (POV), where I serve as a board member, I am dismayed by the recent decision of the Royal/McPherson Theatre Society (RMTS) to dramatically increase rental rates and restrict access of the local not-for-profit arts groups which rely on the Royal Theatre as the venue for their performances.
LETTER: Thanks to all who helped improve the pathways in Sidney’s Blue Heron Park

LETTER: Thanks to all who helped improve the pathways in Sidney’s Blue Heron Park

Just before Christmas, the Memorial Park Society published an ad thanking the individuals and businesses who did so much to improve the pathways in Blue Heron Park.
LETTER: Thanks for the Christmas spirit in Sidney

LETTER: Thanks for the Christmas spirit in Sidney

Sincere thanks and appreciation to those caring helpers who rise at the crack of dawn on Christmas day to prepare turkey dinner for Sidney residents held at the Mary Winspear Theatre .
LETTER: A round of applause for the Sidney Community Christmas dinner volunteers

LETTER: A round of applause for the Sidney Community Christmas dinner volunteers

What an absolutely wonderful Christmas community dinner . This is the first time I had the pleasure to be there on Christmas Day.
LETTER: Wind storm highlights danger of trees in urban setting

LETTER: Wind storm highlights danger of trees in urban setting

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LETTER: Let the windstorm serve as a readiness warning

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LETTER: Transit rep should be an electable position

LETTER: Transit rep should be an electable position

As a public transit user and municipal councillor pursuing improvements to public transit, I think it’s time to see legislative changes.