Opinion

The letter writer who suggested Salt Spring bridges are a better option to the Malahat has proposed a project that is well worth further consideration. In addition to the benefits cited, there may be more.

As we start 2022, the Greater Victoria area is experiencing a peak period of the COVID-19 pandemic. In B.C. the numbers have been skyrocketing. School District 61 today declared a snow day and kids are in the street building snow people. As families begin sending their children back to school, the Office of the Public Health Officer may want to consider the rules around Omicron and COVID-19 infections in families.

‘I have learned the difference between fear and hope is focus’

When people have a medical issue, the majority of them consult a doctor. For the most part, they trust the doctor’s medical advice and treatment options.

Dear editor,

By Bruce Cameron

Am I the only one who is tired of those who fall into the category of anti-vaxxer, anti masker and generally believe that COVID is at best made up? That group of bullies who want, want, want, protest, lie, make things up, get in your face.

It has not escaped our notice (every year) that, the District of Saanich continues making it clear to Saanich residents, via Saanich News, we are obligated to clear the snow off our sidewalks – as if we have any (on our road) – and other paths and areas where it could prove hazardous to pedestrians.

The recent letter calling the Royal BC Museum a monument to colonialism is a classic example of woke anti-colonial sentiment taken to the extreme and comes close to inciting violence.

I’d like to thank our Sidney town crews for plowing the streets so well. When we had a small reprieve from the snowfall I was able to get out on my scooter without a problem. Thank you so much.