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B.C. Grade 8 student pens letter to premier on residential schools

B.C. Grade 8 student pens letter to premier on residential schools

Terrace teen writes current school curriculum underplays past violations of basic human rights
Esquimalt’s absence in amalgamation review an insult to voters

Esquimalt’s absence in amalgamation review an insult to voters

Township, residents would gain a lot under unified jurisdiction, says amalgamation advocate
The facts are clear to why amalgamation is needed in Greater Victoria

The facts are clear to why amalgamation is needed in Greater Victoria

Shellie Gudgeon, chair of Amalgamation Yes, responds to News editorial
OP-ED: Vic High debate needs a sensible fourth option

OP-ED: Vic High debate needs a sensible fourth option

Stan Bartlett says spending wisely on Vic High upgrade crucial with other work looming in district
LETTER: Vaccinations save lives

LETTER: Vaccinations save lives

While those of us in Canada engage in silly arguments about whether to vaccinate or not, in 2017 vaccines saved between two and three million lives around the world. Polio, that once great destroyer of human potential, has been reduced to just 22 new cases.
LETTERS: Don’t let oil pipeline misinformation dissuade you

LETTERS: Don’t let oil pipeline misinformation dissuade you

Quite amazing to see that 64 per cent of people voting in the Sooke News Mirror poll on the Kinder Morgan pipeline support it.
LETTERS: Much to lose if pipeline goes through

LETTERS: Much to lose if pipeline goes through

I’m a retired fisheries officer who worked on the Vancouver waterfront which included the Burrard Inlet, Vancouver harbor, and Indian Arm which runs directly north of the Kinder Morgan pipeline site. I know the area very well and am well aware of what is at stake in this operation.
Proportional representation system encourages co-operation between parties

Proportional representation system encourages co-operation between parties

Reversal of policies when government changes are a byproduct of first-past-the-post system
LETTER: Cats serve as scapegoat for neighbourhood concerns

LETTER: Cats serve as scapegoat for neighbourhood concerns

As a pet sitter, and animal rescue volunteer, and cat owner (I keep mine inside for their own safety), I have heard a great many irate homeowners complain about cat feces ruining their gardens.
OPINION: Audit needed on ‘Grey Bridge’ over troubled water

OPINION: Audit needed on ‘Grey Bridge’ over troubled water

City infrastructure process needs overhaul, oversight say Stan Bartlett and Ross Crockford