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LETTERS: George Jay schoolgrounds going to the dogs

LETTERS: George Jay schoolgrounds going to the dogs

We all know George Jay is over crowded, we therefore need all of the space available to us. One field that the school faces is City of Victoria property, the other, adjacent to the school, is owned by SD61.
LETTERS: Saanich on the road to a safer community

LETTERS: Saanich on the road to a safer community

Three Saanich councillors recently brought a report to council that recommends increased investment in road safety. I applaud the initiative by Couns. Mersereau, Taylor and de Vries, and encourage council to support the recommendation to fast-track badly needed improvements for pedestrians, cyclists and all road users.
LETTERS: Rat poison also fatal to birds

LETTERS: Rat poison also fatal to birds

As a 14-year volunteer with the BCSPCA/Wild ARC, I have retrieved many animals killed by rat poison. One of the saddest incidents was a large, beautiful barred owl found dead on my own property, beside a partially eaten rat. A necropsy on both determined the cause of death was due to rat poison.
LETTERS: Neighbour helps dig out from snow

LETTERS: Neighbour helps dig out from snow

After our 14-inch snowfall, when we were digging ourselves out, along came a neighbour with his garden tractor, chains, snow blade and all, and just proceeded to clean our driveways.
LETTERS: Victoria Harbour and Gorge Waterway face a crisis

LETTERS: Victoria Harbour and Gorge Waterway face a crisis

Re: Esquimalt explores creating portage beach for choppy Gorge waters. Just say no.
Rickter Scale: Driving in the snow lane

Rickter Scale: Driving in the snow lane

The Rickter Scale is a regular column
LETTERS: Ottawa delivers blow to low-income seniors

LETTERS: Ottawa delivers blow to low-income seniors

The new year got off to a bitter start for low-income seniors.
B.C. VIEWS: Cannabis challenges hurt B.C. economy

B.C. VIEWS: Cannabis challenges hurt B.C. economy

It’s a mishmash of rules for cannabis sales in B.C.’s municipalities
Column: Meet Esquimalt Recreation Centre’s newest member

Column: Meet Esquimalt Recreation Centre’s newest member

Small acts of kindness bring out the best in community members
LETTERS: Advice for the Royal couple before moving to Victoria

LETTERS: Advice for the Royal couple before moving to Victoria

The Royal couple should be forewarned of the inhabitants on the most westerly island of the Empire. Vancouver Islanders are polite but we do love to complain. There are a few things the Royal couple need to know.