Opinion

The survey, which will have a significant influence on Oak Bay’s Infill Housing Strategy, has a poorly designed format and a biased question. It will be very difficult to draw meaningful, objective conclusions from the data.

A recent article in the Victoria News reports that Victoria rents are rising at the fastest rate in the country over the past year. Why are rents increasing at the rate they are in Victoria?

Re: problem with the soaring Canada goose population. When the geese are in the molt and cannot fly, herd them and wring their necks. The meat, if prepared properly, would feed the hungry. Why are we so namby-pamby in this country?

Before city councillors vote on allowing legal suites and garden homes, they might consider taking an evening drive around the streets of Oak Bay and noting the big increase in motor vehicles parked on them.

Simple steps can improve your pet’s health and keep your home smelling fresher

It was interesting to read the article in the Aug. 18 Victoria News about the UN-marked Canadian peacekeeping aircraft shot down by a Syrian missile, killing all nine Canadians aboard on Aug. 9, 1974. Like Ret. Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class Chris Preston, I too recall that event. Being scheduled to fly from Ismailia, Egypt to Damascus, Syria on transfer shortly thereafter, I was naturally relieved to learn the authorities had decided to instead send us by road convoy.

Re: Facebook fails to get $50M lawsuit by accused Sooke fraudster dismissed by court ( News , Aug. 18)

Chilliwack reporter shares what signs of drowning look like after incident with son in pool

Re: Accused fraudsters $50M Facebook lawsuit to proceed ( News , Aug. 18)

Like a lot of people in B.C., I migrated west and arrived in Victoria in 1977. I bought my first home in Oak Bay in 1979. I was reminded of this yesterday when I completed the Infill Housing Strategy survey online.