Opinion

I am a daily commuter cyclist and I just wanted to pass on a couple things that car drivers might not be aware of.

Andrea Sinclair is president of the BC Parent Advisory Councils

The Rickter Scale is a regular column

Just a note that reporting on this wolf would’ve been a good opportunity to dispel myths about wolves.

Walking the line between cautious and alarmist

I was greatly pleased to see your recent issue with a story on the film shot on Island. The crew pictured were filming in my barn last December.

There’s no doubt 2019 was a significant year for Downtown Victoria with both highs and lows. With this month’s column, I hope to provide a brief snapshot of the past year and some thoughts on this new year and decade.

Re: “Australian wildfires a climate wake-up call” editorial in the Jan. 17 edition of the Victoria News .

Were I to make an argument regarding the modal prejudice of the City of Victoria it would start with a defence of the pedestrian. In most cities there is a modal hierarchy stated by council.

I must say it is extremely disappointing to see so many of my fellow cyclists and some cycle groups not use their common sense and feel their wants outweigh the rights of other park or trail users. Their behaviour affects the long-term health of the environs used by all living things.