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LETTER: Councillors counting their chickens

LETTER: Councillors counting their chickens

Local politicians are in a flap about chickens – and armed with degrees in egg-onomics – have decided to stake out a position on supply management.
LETTER: Parking requirement detracts from appeal of secondary suites in Oak Bay

LETTER: Parking requirement detracts from appeal of secondary suites in Oak Bay

Such a policy would set municipality back during a climate emergency, reader writes
LETTER: Colwood council must listen to residents on Havenwood area development

LETTER: Colwood council must listen to residents on Havenwood area development

When the first announcement of a proposed rezoning of a property next to Havenwood Park was made public, a petition was circulated and signed by almost 4,000 people overwhelmingly opposed to the proposed development.
LETTER: World facing climate challenge, rather than climate emergency

LETTER: World facing climate challenge, rather than climate emergency

Kudos to H.J. Rice on his letter on fossil fuels. Seldom do we see any sensible commentary on this subject.

LETTER: Easter not the time to give rabbits as gifts

Easter is just around the corner. All too often, rabbits bought as impulse gifts during this season are then dumped outdoors where they cannot survive on their own, or left at crowded shelters.
LETTER: High cost of housing affecting Sidney, like all towns and cities

LETTER: High cost of housing affecting Sidney, like all towns and cities

Much has been written over the years about homeless people and it seems to fall on deaf ears at all levels of government.
LETTER: More pedestrian controlled crosswalks needed in Oak Bay

LETTER: More pedestrian controlled crosswalks needed in Oak Bay

My family was delighted to see that the crosswalk safety features at Bowker Avenue and Cadboro Bay Road are nearly completed. This has been an ongoing safety issue for many years for those who use this crossing, as traffic approaches this intersection at high speeds.
LETTER: Oak Bay-owned houses perfect for Ukrainian refugees

LETTER: Oak Bay-owned houses perfect for Ukrainian refugees

We have a catastrophe that is now landing at our doorstep here in Oak Bay and across Canada. War-torn refugees from Ukraine, mainly women and children, are landing in Victoria this week. Some of us have offered temporary accommodation with meals in our homes. These are strangers in need and we welcome them to safety.
LETTER: Bill C-216 would help save lives lost to drug poisoning crisis

LETTER: Bill C-216 would help save lives lost to drug poisoning crisis

My grandson, Derek, died alone in his apartment from fentanyl drug poisoning on Oct. 27, 2020.
LETTER: CUPE churlishness

LETTER: CUPE churlishness

After an unduly protracted wait, we in Sooke finally have a new library facility. The vastly increased catalogue, new services and increased hours are a boon to anyone who seeks information, entertainment or enlightenment beyond the lame-brained offerings of television or social media.