Letters

In response to “Densification addresses concerns of modern world.” Sidney shares land with North Saanich, so factor this in when saying densification in Sidney is confined to downtown. Sidney had to restrict reno-evictions so the not-so-wealthy baby-boomers could remain in their apartment/condo rentals, so it’s misleading saying the older generation are “rich.”

The overwhelming majority of British Columbians believe that the last vestiges of our ancient forests should be protected, and understand the vital role all forests play in ecology, affecting water quality, climate change, biodiversity, floods, landslides, marine life…

Your recent article regarding Premier Horgan’s language in a recent question period completely misses the point. The real issue is why he would react in this manner when asked a perfectly valid question.

What is being done in Victoria to protect pedestrians and law-abiding drivers from drivers who are on the streets, high on drugs?

The transportation minister’s recent altering of the law to “allow a provincial agency to buy and develop land for housing and amenities along transport routes” should make the public pause to think.

As a local resident, grandmother and advocate for human rights, Global Vaccine Equity is very important to me.

Re: Canada’s two-headed climate policy ( Our View, April 28)

Re: the letter to the editor Labelling is a plague.

The latest Census data shows the number of seniors over 85 is expected to triple in the next 25 years. The pace of aging is expected to accelerate.

Congratulations to Sergeant Julie Chanin on being named deputy chief of the Oak Bay police force.