Opinion

Great article by Justin Samanski-Langille about the accessibility concerns with Langford Station.

I see 23-year-old Saanich Coun. Zac de Vries wants the provincial government to retroactively force stratas to allow rental units to solve the housing crisis.

I wish the operator of the excavator that rolled off a 50-foot cliff in Langford a full and speedy recovery. I pass that construction site on Latoria Road often, and nearly weep as I watch the landscape change irrevocably; the trees clear cut and the bedrock hillside blasted to make way for more development.

National Indigenous Peoples Day is an opportunity to celebrate B.C.’s historic Anti-Racism Data Act

World Refugee Day to be held June 20 in British Columbia

It’s an extremely challenging time for the long-delayed and now more costly plan to redevelop the Saanich Operations Centre.

Re: ‘Pickleball’s growth raises a racket in Victoria.’ Club president Connie McCann and her fellow members’ comments reek of an over-bearing sense of entitlement and ignorance. In reality, they are the ones who don’t have a ‘full grasp of the situation.’ I’d advise that they read a few of the numerous academic studies that reveal the harmful health effects of persistent and repetitive noise.

Couns. Braithwaite, Zhelka and Paterson moved Oak Bay further away from providing secondary housing options. Despite the carefully researched 100-page staff report indicating plenty of empty street parking in Oak Bay and despite the provincial Clean BC plan prioritizing active transportation and transit, requiring homeowners to either apply for special dispensation or build boarders or tenants a garage.

Thank you to Sidney mayor and council all for your diligent service to our community, especially during the OCP review. It’s clear you all hold sincere and heartfelt opinions regarding the issues of the OCP.

A delightful installation piece has recently been placed in Causton’s Green and we couldn’t be more pleased. The sculpture offers a sense of reverence; it feels peaceful and respectful as it stands between two ancient Garry oak trees. It suits the space perfectly.