Opinion

It is well documented that less than three per cent of the B.C. temperate old-growth forest remains standing. Until a resource plan that supports biodiversity and sustainability has been developed, all old-growth logging should cease immediately.

Here we go again. The Nisga’a First Nation wishes to partner with LNG producers to build a plant in the Nass Valley to produce LNG. Two gas pipeline projects have received regulatory approval to provide feedstock of 1.7 to 2.0 billion cubic feet of “natural” gas per day. Proponents declare $55 billion of economic impact. I’ll say.

Here we are, on the precipice of a climate crisis, the displacement and misery of tens of millions of people, the collapse of agriculture in vulnerable areas, and our elected representatives are traversing the country throwing out coins and promises. Another unnecessary and costly election to distract us.

My comments are directed to the committee that is developing a plan for the eventual replacement of the Sidney wharf.

I’m writing in regards to this Danbrook One apartment debacle where Langford council, whose responsibility is vetting that these projects are in order before giving approval, and the principal contractor DB Services both deny any responsibility. I can only conclude it must be an act of God, though I didn’t realize God is into cutting and pasting to expedite construction projects.

There are pamphlets and posters being circulated in North Saanich by a very small group of disgruntled North Saanich residents that are spreading misinformation and misconceptions about the official community plan update currently taking place.

The discovery of unmarked graves of children on the grounds of Kamloops Indian Residential School and now another discovery of unmarked graves on Kupers Island Residential School has left many of us deeply saddened and appalled that this is part of our recent history.

Why is Central Saanich council contemplating privatizing public parkland in Brentwood Bay?

Mayor Fred Haynes and his council appear to have little or no regard for the wishes of their constituents. I have been a constituent for over 25 years and I find myself driven to publicly voice my disappointment in local government.

Hey North Saanich, let’s be the district that doesn’t go with the flow. Let’s be the district that leads the way in the 21st century – that says “yes” to protecting our remaining natural habitat.