Letters

The letter from Jennifer Jones made me chuckle.

Over many years the world has allowed Russia to become a leading energy exporter, sending massive amounts of oil and gas to all parts of the world, but particularly to Europe, the EU and, even to the U.S. Countries such as Germany, in fact, are giving up on nuclear power, believing in a world of peace, so they could rely on renewables and natural gas from Russia.

Re: Canadians see what freedom truly looks like ( Guest Comment, March 10)

The restoration plans at Kings Community Nature Space are in jeopardy if Victoria Hospice builds on the upstream floodplain; improving the pathway to Royal Jubilee Hospital to increase accessibility to nature for all hospital patients, visitors and staff requires flood mitigation to succeed.

My immediate response on reading the development application list down for 2180 Beacon Ave. W. was that there was little consideration for the inhabitants of Sidney.

The federal government established the Shoal Harbor Bird Sanctuary in 1931. As one of the officially designated Migratory Bird Sanctuaries, Shoal Harbour Bird Sanctuary was established to protect migratory birds during critical periods of their life cycle. Whether these areas are used for feeding, resting, or nesting, they play a vital role in the survival of many species. The federal website states that dogs and cats must not be allowed close to those delicate areas.

After spending $1,567.38 on two new struts and shock absorbers – the bill is going to council – it was a reminder that potholes are no joke.

This is in response to the editorial ‘New housing needs to be type that is needed.’ That speculative forces are helping drive housing prices ever higher is no secret – this being mostly enabled by very low interest rates. It’s almost like a self-reinforcing loop of ever-increasing prices, which only drives further speculation and profit-making.

I am writing to urge you Oak Bay council to restart the negotiations with the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations and the residents of Oak Bay on the future of Spewhung, the land that contains the Oak Bay Marina. If the process requires more time, you should extend the lease to accommodate the process.

In response to the March 2 letter from Ron Faris, here is the big drama actually being played out in Ottawa and