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LETTER: MLA’s criticism ignores plight of homeless

LETTER: MLA’s criticism ignores plight of homeless

I was appalled to hear my MLA, Adam Olsen rise in the legislature to attack a vital social housing project in my community. He is unwisely abetting nimbyism.
LETTER: It’s not radical to expect justice

LETTER: It’s not radical to expect justice

It is hard to look at incidents involving police and not conclude there are two systems of justice, one system for civilians and another for police.
LETTER: Make your opinion known on Esquimalt public safety building

LETTER: Make your opinion known on Esquimalt public safety building

Our Township of Esquimalt is proposing to take out a loan of up to $35 million in order to construct a new public safety building. The community would be paying back this loan for the next 30 years.
LETTER: The day the music died

LETTER: The day the music died

Imagine a world without the song I Can’t Get No Satisfaction. Maybe it’s not your song, OK, there are thousands like it.
LETTER: City’s engagement process on Richardson project frustrates resident

LETTER: City’s engagement process on Richardson project frustrates resident

Re: Richardson Street redesign continues to hear opposition in Victoria (vicnews.com)
LETTER: Vaccination clinic well organized

LETTER: Vaccination clinic well organized

We recently received our COVID-19 prevention shots at Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney. It was very well organized, which made a somewhat stressful situation much less so. Thank you to all the organizers and the volunteers.
Schisler: Try actually walking a mile in an elder’s shoes

Schisler: Try actually walking a mile in an elder’s shoes

Workday spent with artificially aged senses a real eye-opener
LETTER: Hospice coordinator earns a big thank you

LETTER: Hospice coordinator earns a big thank you

Every day our community thrives through the work of volunteers. The physicians, nurses, and office staff of West Coast Family Medical Clinic would like to thank one of those volunteers publicly.
Balancing economic needs with preservation of ancient forests

Balancing economic needs with preservation of ancient forests

New generation and community continues the cause as it was in 1993 film
LETTER: Changes needed for rules on dogs at Mt. Douglas Park

LETTER: Changes needed for rules on dogs at Mt. Douglas Park

Our spring has already given us some great weather for being outdoors in the region’s parks, and of course the pandemic is increasing the numbers of people who are getting outside rather than pursuing indoor activities.