Opinion

Written and verbal assurances given to residents of TriWay Manufactured Home Park regarding rezoning and redevelopment by Langford Mayor Stu Young, Langford council, the city and developer, evaporated during the now completed rezoning process. Residents’ representations were ignored, leaving no choice but to pen this open letter to Mayor Young.

I recently met a friend at his office on the West Shore and we decided to grab a coffee down the road. We both wore masks, and when we entered the coffee shop it was like entering a time warp (pre COVID).

Your readers should know that the Sidney council has delayed any discussion about a library review until the fourth quarter of 2022.

Jeff Bray is the executive director of the Downtown Victoria Business Association

Kudos to Capital Regional District board members who recently supported a $1 a year boost to our region’s parks acquisition fund to help “reduce the impact of climate change, boost the population’s general well-being during COVID and protect biodiversity.”

Positive cases increasing at a rate that causes concern for health officers

‘Time and time again, British Columbians have shown resolve and strength in coming together’

Orders require them where necessary, Provincial Health Officer says

My walk through Beacon Hill Park the other day was so incredibly depressing. Before COVID, it was an oasis where I sought refuge. It was also one of my favourite go-to places for nature photography. I will never understand how or why our current city council ever thought it was the right place to accommodate the homeless 24/7.

Moving though this time of doom and gloom, the COVID-19 virus is affecting us all, catching it has made people fearful and weary. Stores are closing and folk’s livelihoods and jobs are disappearing due to this invisible menace.