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LETTER: Pedestrians need more protection

LETTER: Pedestrians need more protection

The highway between Langford and Sooke is used by about 7,500 vehicles each day. With Sooke growing, these vehicle numbers will increase.
Premier Horgan blows gas

Premier Horgan blows gas

Re: B.C. premier pitches plan for less gas from cattle ( News , July 28)
LETTER: Pull over, so other drivers can pass

LETTER: Pull over, so other drivers can pass

I almost broke the law on July 30 when I was prepared to pass a very slow-moving vehicle on Highway 14. I would have if a car wasn’t approaching.
LETTER: Consider donating ICBC rebate cheque

LETTER: Consider donating ICBC rebate cheque

My rebate cheque for $110 from ICBC arrived in the mail. The accompanying letter explained that this was a “one-time relief rebate to ease the financial challenges facing drivers in our province.”
OPINION: Chilliwack Fair’s display of tank crushing cars deemed ‘insensitive’ in light of Ukraine war

OPINION: Chilliwack Fair’s display of tank crushing cars deemed ‘insensitive’ in light of Ukraine war

Chilliwack has a proud military history but military tanks shouldn’t be crushing civilian vehicles
LETTER: Birdfeeders not needed in summer

LETTER: Birdfeeders not needed in summer

Aside from a virus affecting birds now, I point out that feeding birds in summer is bad for their survival.
LETTER: Victoria council turns page on governance report

LETTER: Victoria council turns page on governance report

When you visit the press release section on the City of Victoria website, don’t expect to easily find what you want.
LETTER: Gas prices defy explanation

LETTER: Gas prices defy explanation

It is a relief to see gas prices coming down - at least for now.
LETTER: Electric vehicles left out of show

LETTER: Electric vehicles left out of show

As a former Oak Bay resident, it has been my habit to attend the Oak Bay Avenue car show regularly.
LETTER: When will people learn dogs and hot cars don’t mix?

LETTER: When will people learn dogs and hot cars don’t mix?

Ten years ago, on a warm afternoon, my partner and I were returning from walking our late dog Freddie to Beacon Avenue when Freddie pulled us into a parking lot behind a restaurant and toward a dark SUV parked in full sun.