Opinion

It is good to remember well the leadership, services and businesses that have contributed to bringing out the best in Sidney’s natural beauty and the best in us.

Your recent editorial on the provincial election refers to “the tarnish of climbing case numbers this fall.” That simply doesn’t reflect reality: the average number of daily new COVID-19 cases in B.C. has, in fact, been declining during September.

Re: the letter Saanich councillor muzzled (Sept. 30 Saanich News). I listened and watched the entirety of the council meeting as they discussed the new development of the Shelbourne Plaza. During that time I counted three times when Coun. Chambers spoke. Each time she was recognized by the mayor. I found no time when she wasn’t allowed to provide input to the discussion.

The unnecessary and unwanted snap election which the premier has forced on us is not about his government’s stability, or about “putting politics behind us,” or requiring a majority in the House to pass important legislation, or any of the other transparent fabrications he has produced so far.

Nearly 100 countries enacted temporary restrictions or bans on the export of medical products this year

Tuesday, Oct. 6 is World Cerebral Palsy Day

Reader says homeless shouldn’t be living in or near a park

Everyone who is confused about climate change should seek reliable information, reader says

Reader disappointed to see staff without face masks in Sooke business

Saanich Coun. Ned Taylor says he wants fresh ideas, which he thinks come from young people.