Opinion

Inside lane of Ring Road would serve the purpose perfectly, writes longtime UVic walker

Vic News and MP Randall Garrison are both perfectly correct in your July 22nd issue. The B.C. government must make a move one way or the other on old-growth logging. And the Liberals must step up for the action directives of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Re: Pacheedaht condemn cutting of trees by Fairy Creek protesters ( News , July 29)

Ah yes, lovely Victoria, where the soft carcinogenic-laced ocean breezes wafting from the multi-daily cruise ships have been sorely missed.

‘I care so much about this that I am willing to get arrested’

A recent bike ride on the Lochside Regional Trail, between Lochside Park and Dooley Road, was anything but enjoyable. The volume of forensic evidence would suggest the passage of several horses within the past few days - none that were fitted with manure bags. Totally disgusting!

Understandably, the recent editorial had a local focus pertaining to the heatwave. However, expanding the local weather pattern to a changing climate, which is a global concept, is quite a stretch.

It’s worth paying attention to people who best understand what Olympic gymnastic star is confronting

The watchdog group Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria is pleased to see that Black Press is highlighting the salaries of core municipalities (Saanich CAO tops salary list, but council paid lowest per capita among core municipalities).

I am writing in support of the letter writer saying residents don’t want North Saanich to become an imitation of Langford, and to sadly warn her she is absolutely correct.