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LETTER: Grateful for frontline workers

LETTER: Grateful for frontline workers

It is with deep appreciation that I wish to personally thank all frontline workers. I have family and friends that are dedicated workers and also family members affected by the hospitality and entertainment industries shut down.
LETTER: Fibre-optic cable a better option than 5G

LETTER: Fibre-optic cable a better option than 5G

Everyone wants faster access to the internet. Recent events have shown us how important dependable, high-speed internet is.
LETTER: Debris dropped off at curb

LETTER: Debris dropped off at curb

I would like to thank the kind neighbour or passerby who collected a wooden box I had left out on Island Road with a note ‘free wood to a good home.’ The box was taken quickly.
LETTER: Don’t criticize those without masks

LETTER: Don’t criticize those without masks

I read with interest the comments of Adam Kanczula regarding his views of those who are not wearing masks in public.
LETTERS: Taking a global approach

LETTERS: Taking a global approach

I am thrilled with the announcement by the federal government of support to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. If there is something that we have learned from the COVID-19 crisis, it is the need to come up with global solutions to challenges such as pandemics.
Pandemic exposes Canada’s shortcomings

Pandemic exposes Canada’s shortcomings

The “pandemic” has exposed Canada’s shortcomings in many areas. Personally, it is disingenuous for the prime minister to react in the sullen anguished manner of the report out of Toronto on senior long-term care in Canada.
COLUMN: Esquimalt offers virtual resources while it prepares to open recreational facilities

COLUMN: Esquimalt offers virtual resources while it prepares to open recreational facilities

The Township offers an update on its recreation facilities and activities
LETTER: Reopening carries risks

LETTER: Reopening carries risks

Re: New rules for barbers and stylists give rise to anxiety
LETTERS: Banning short-term rentals is government overreach

LETTERS: Banning short-term rentals is government overreach

Re: Sidney councillor calls for ban of all short-term rentals .
Mayor’s message: Saanich restart may look different than other communities

Mayor’s message: Saanich restart may look different than other communities

District follows its own necessary path, B.C. Restart Plan in wake of COVID-19 closures