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LETTER: Housing crisis decades in the making

LETTER: Housing crisis decades in the making

In response to “Densification addresses concerns of modern world.” Sidney shares land with North Saanich, so factor this in when saying densification in Sidney is confined to downtown. Sidney had to restrict reno-evictions so the not-so-wealthy baby-boomers could remain in their apartment/condo rentals, so it’s misleading saying the older generation are “rich.”
New $90K van ‘opens doors’ for ambitious Vancouver Island University student

New $90K van ‘opens doors’ for ambitious Vancouver Island University student

WOLF: Parksville’s Tagen Marshall continues to inspire
PETERS: Nurses give far more than just medical care

PETERS: Nurses give far more than just medical care

On National Nurses Week, it’s time to think back to the nurses who have cared for us
CAMERON: Going green in B.C.

CAMERON: Going green in B.C.

‘… the transition to zero-emission transportation will require more than impressive innovations’
OP-ED: Newspapers are not packaging

OP-ED: Newspapers are not packaging

‘The dissemination of news to the public is a necessary element of a vibrant and healthy democracy’
MLA REPORT: B.C.’s Agricultural Land Reserve marks half a century

MLA REPORT: B.C.’s Agricultural Land Reserve marks half a century

Lana Popham is the MLA for Saanich South and Minister of Agriculture and Food.
LETTER: Province must protect old-growth forests before it’s too late

LETTER: Province must protect old-growth forests before it’s too late

The overwhelming majority of British Columbians believe that the last vestiges of our ancient forests should be protected, and understand the vital role all forests play in ecology, affecting water quality, climate change, biodiversity, floods, landslides, marine life…
LETTER: Premier’s language overshadows the real obscenity

LETTER: Premier’s language overshadows the real obscenity

Your recent article regarding Premier Horgan’s language in a recent question period completely misses the point. The real issue is why he would react in this manner when asked a perfectly valid question.
LETTERS: Drivers on drugs pose a risk

LETTERS: Drivers on drugs pose a risk

What is being done in Victoria to protect pedestrians and law-abiding drivers from drivers who are on the streets, high on drugs?
EDITORIAL: No room for delays in tackling housing crisis

EDITORIAL: No room for delays in tackling housing crisis

All levels of government must do more to help families put a roof over their head