Opinion

Re: the proposal to lower the speed limit on residential roads without a centre line to 30 km/h in Victoria. I agree that for kids, cyclists and seniors like myself a lower speed limit would be advantageous, however, for delivery drivers, service providers like gardeners, carpenters, or painters the travel times to and from work will increase and raise costs. This added time will also reduce billable hours lowering their income.

Langford Mayor and Council reneged on written commitments by rezoning Tri-Way land without the contracted buyer having to present a comprehensive plan for compensation or approval by residents and council prior to rezoning.

Politicians are talking about a great reset. Pickleball in Oak Bay needs a reset too!

A predictable shock wave reverberated throughout Royal Oak upon finding out that the proposed 242-unit Doral Forest Park condo development was approved to go to public hearing in a 7-2 vote by Saanich council.

Sidney is a small town with small residential lots which is rapidly increasing in density. Poultry raising should not be allowed on any lot less than one acre in size and, if there was a suitably sized lot, permission should only be granted if neighbours are in agreement. Our town is surrounded by rural properties where poultry raising can take place without disturbing neighbours.

A somewhat belated thank you to the volunteers who did such a wonderful job last year of cleaning out the undergrowth near Kitty Islet. It looks terrific. I admire it every time I walk by, and wanted to let you know your efforts are appreciated.

This year the COVID-19 pandemic has shown we can no longer afford to ignore the long-standing issues with long-term care and home care. More than 80 per cent of COVID-19 deaths in Canada occurred in long-term care facilities, the highest proportion – by a longshot – among the 14 developed countries that track this data.

We are sickened at the racist response of some members of community towards Cowichan Tribes members

Reader says it’s likely some Christmas-travelling politicians weighed the risks

‘Fishing is enjoyable, but that’s not why the public fishery supports adipose fin clipping all chinook production’