Opinion

LETTERS: Alcohol in Saanich parks is a bad idea

According to the Saanich News, “Saanich council considers alcohol in parks.”

Jun 19, 2020 9:30 PM Read more >

LETTERS: Victoria stepping up for pedestrians

The City of Victoria has been trying to make more room for pedestrians and for businesses to move more of their business outdoors as they attempt to social distance.

Jun 19, 2020 7:30 PM Read more >

LETTER: Saanich occupancy bylaw needs more safeguards for residents

Send your letters to editor@saanichnews.com

Jun 19, 2020 6:30 AM Read more >

For taxpayers, hatcheries are a poor investment

Investing in hatcheries is committing to a future without wild salmon

Jun 19, 2020 1:30 AM Read more >

LETTER: Island Health changing approach to delivering surgeries

On May 18, Island Health once again started providing non-urgent scheduled surgeries, along with other health authorities across B.C.

Jun 18, 2020 6:30 PM Read more >

COLUMN: I sneezed, I coughed, so I got tested for COVID-19

Accessing a swab test is easy these days, but the actual test can more than a little daunting

Jun 18, 2020 1:47 PM Read more >

COLUMN: Spend some time helping others in your community

Volunteer opportunities in Greater Victoria, the week of June 21

Jun 17, 2020 1:00 PM Read more >

LETTER: Idea for expanding sidewalk falls short

The idea behind the expanding the walking zone on Beacon Avenue in front of the bakery and post office is a good one but in my opinion, comes up short.

Jun 15, 2020 4:30 AM Read more >

LETTERS: The time for change is now

I wish to congratulate the Saanich News for publishing the letter to the editor by Roan and Erickson. It is refreshing to see young folk sharing their concern, even their specific concerns, over their future.

Jun 14, 2020 6:30 PM Read more >

LETTER: Referendum on council pay will prove challenging

Re: Central Saanich councillor proposes referendum on remuneration .

Jun 14, 2020 1:30 PM Read more >