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COLUMN: Spend some time helping others in your community

COLUMN: Spend some time helping others in your community

Volunteer opportunities in Greater Victoria, the week of Nov. 1
LETTER: Grateful for wallet’s return

LETTER: Grateful for wallet’s return

A note of appreciation to Thomas, who found my wallet which was lost in the Oak Bay Village on Oct. 15 and turned in to Bosley’s Pet Store.
LETTER: Businesses define a community

LETTER: Businesses define a community

The businesses of a community define it.
LETTER: NDP government fails to protect old growth

LETTER: NDP government fails to protect old growth

The NDP’s pre-election claim that it has “protected” nearly 353,000 hectares of old growth forests is all spin.
LETTER: Sidney development started in previous term

LETTER: Sidney development started in previous term

The letter on the loss of character of the Town of Sidney by Margaret J. Jestico is, in my humble opinion, right on the money, but lest she lay this at the feet of the current administration that would be an error.
LETTER: Crowded out by condos

LETTER: Crowded out by condos

I was very impressed with the letter from Margaret J. Jestico of Saanichton for its insight on our “Condo City” here in Sidney.
Littering is a widespread problem

Littering is a widespread problem

Education system fails lessons on littering, reader says
LETTER: Assistance appreciated

LETTER: Assistance appreciated

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to some of Sidney’s finest citizens.
LETTER: Takaya sculpture puts selection process in question

LETTER: Takaya sculpture puts selection process in question

Having viewed Oak Bay’s webpage devoted to the Takaya Reflections project, and having watched their video of the effort to honour the tragic story of Takaya, I agree that much of the impetus around the idea for this commission is lovely, and the art piece seems decently considered.
LETTER: Pandemic fight a global effort

LETTER: Pandemic fight a global effort

One obvious conclusion arising from this pandemic is that health issues don’t recognize borders. But despite the massive consequences of COVID-19, our political leaders still haven’t grasped it.