Letters

Turkey Head must be renegotiated to include First Nations’ vision for Oak Bay Marina as it was initially a First Nations village and we need to honour this fact by bringing their voice to the table, starting from the planning stage.

In regards to dogs being required to be leashed at Willows Beach, I propose that the word “leashed” be changed to “under control.” This allows the majority of our pets to enjoy the freedom to play, to explore, to chase a ball or stick supervised by their owners who likewise enjoy meeting friends and walking the beach.

Re: The ongoing crisis concerning the loss of family doctors and walk-in clinics. I was both saddened and disheartened to see the media interviews with Dr. Matthew Ward, medical director of the Eagle Creek Medical Clinic, concerning the loss of two family physicians from the clinic.

Thank you Justin Samanski-Langille for your article “Thousands gather at Legislature to protest pandemic mandates.”

I was extremely disappointed to see that you had to jump on the bandwagon and sensationalize the police officer that gave a thumbs up during the protest downtown.

Re “Work begins on upgrades to Pat Bay intersection in Central Saanich.”

I read with some dismay that the Town of Sidney will be but just one of many municipalities which will increase property taxes to raise more revenue when we have all seen our property tax assessments for 2022

I’m writing to express my concern over the proposed removal of mature trees located at Hamsterly Beach, Elk Lake. After communicating with Saanich Parks operations supervisor, I’ve been informed that the proposed removal of potentially 22 trees is to make way for the construction of a new washroom facility.

COVID deaths are real to those families and friends of the deceased. If they approved having the names of the deceased published rather than the numbers of deaths, the pandemic would be more real to all of us, especially the anti vax and anti maskers.

I hope North Saanich staff are creative in their interpretation of the mandate given them with regard to the OCP planning process.