Opinion

It’s time to balance our priorities in Langford and become more community focused. I commend our mayor and council for building Langford into what it is today, but being the fastest growing city in B.C. comes with responsibilities to current and future residents.

‘We used masks in combination with our other layers to give us the protection we needed’

Will micro and macro changes to the world economy hurt or help B.C. in 2022?

A reflection on Big Yellow Taxi by Joni Mitchell brings to mind: “You paved paradise and put up a parking lot.”

As a member of Oak Bay’s Monterey Recreation Centre, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Monterey coordinator, Lesley Cobus, and her staff for the exemplary, flexible manner in which they have helped to maintain the sanity of the Table Tennis Club during COVID while adhering strictly to the guidelines issued by the B.C. Ministry of Health.

Sidney residents have consistently emphasized one overriding value above all else: Sidney’s charm and character as a seaside town must not be lost. Residents don’t expect Sidney to be frozen in time; they’re open to change and growth. But controlled growth, managed growth, not unplanned and unmanaged over-densification.

Prime Minister Trudeau does not seem to recognize the new world that is now upon us given the tragedy of Ukraine, and MP Elizabeth May suggests we drive a little slower and not on Sunday and all will be well. Talk about being out of touch.

I completely agree and support Coun. Scott Garnett in his genuine concern for trees in our community.

Murray Rankin

I would like to commend Coun. Scott Garnett for his attempt to save the trees in Sidney. Sadly, his voice may not be heard despite his very valid arguments on their behalf.