Letters

After reading “Our View” in the Peninsula News Review July 28, I was compelled to offer my opinion. I served as the president and CEO of E-Comm 911 for over nine years and CEO of the equivalent organization (ESTA) in Melbourne, Australia for over four years.

The highway between Langford and Sooke is used by about 7,500 vehicles each day. With Sooke growing, these vehicle numbers will increase.

Re: B.C. premier pitches plan for less gas from cattle ( News , July 28)

I almost broke the law on July 30 when I was prepared to pass a very slow-moving vehicle on Highway 14. I would have if a car wasn’t approaching.

My rebate cheque for $110 from ICBC arrived in the mail. The accompanying letter explained that this was a “one-time relief rebate to ease the financial challenges facing drivers in our province.”

Aside from a virus affecting birds now, I point out that feeding birds in summer is bad for their survival.

When you visit the press release section on the City of Victoria website, don’t expect to easily find what you want.

It is a relief to see gas prices coming down - at least for now.

As a former Oak Bay resident, it has been my habit to attend the Oak Bay Avenue car show regularly.

Ten years ago, on a warm afternoon, my partner and I were returning from walking our late dog Freddie to Beacon Avenue when Freddie pulled us into a parking lot behind a restaurant and toward a dark SUV parked in full sun.