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LETTERS: Time for sea-doos to be banned

LETTERS: Time for sea-doos to be banned

I was taking a stroll along Sidney waterfront yesterday and enjoyed watching a seal sunbathing on a rock just offshore. Moments later two sea-doos roared along the water recklessly without any concern. I feared for the life of the seal who was previously enjoying his tranquility in his natural habitat.
MLA Column: Showing up for business who have showed up for us

MLA Column: Showing up for business who have showed up for us

Adam Olsen is MLA for Saanich North and the Islands
LETTER: Sidney’s small retailers step up to fill the gaps

LETTER: Sidney’s small retailers step up to fill the gaps

I am sure all the Sidney old timers miss the full grocery delivery service provided by Stan Watling (now Starbucks) but COVID-19 is proving that bigger is not necessarily better – especially in a pandemic.
LETTERS: Taking steps to improve the walking experience in Sidney

LETTERS: Taking steps to improve the walking experience in Sidney

We are among those who walk into and around Sidney every day. We like the steps taken by the Town to make the experience safer and more enjoyable for those sharing the walkways and sidewalks. We particularly like the one-way walkways, however, more can and should be done.
Volunteer opportunities abound in Greater Victoria

Volunteer opportunities abound in Greater Victoria

Local volunteer organizations highlight some of their current needs
LETTER: Focus should be on saving lives, not pipelines

LETTER: Focus should be on saving lives, not pipelines

A big oil bailout doesn’t make economic sense: The price of oil right now is far too low for any new oil and gas development to make sense. A handout now will not save this industry, or protect workers. We need urgent investment in transitioning to a renewable energy economy.
LETTER: Speeding drivers jeopardize safety in rural Saanich

LETTER: Speeding drivers jeopardize safety in rural Saanich

There was a very serious single vehicle traffic accident on Oldfield Road at 5 p.m. on April 19. Those on hand have described an alarming scene.
LETTER: Sidney merchants need a break

LETTER: Sidney merchants need a break

At least COVID-19 has brought all Sidney residents to appreciate our Sidney downtown retailers. As Joni Mitchell sang “You don’t know what you’ve got til it’s gone.”
LETTER: Technical support team helping through crisis

LETTER: Technical support team helping through crisis

We recognize the exceptional work of medical frontline personnel in caring for us all during this difficult time. We have also come to realize the technical expertise that is essential to support work at home arrangements for many of us.
LETTER: Love conquers fear and always will

LETTER: Love conquers fear and always will

Reader says imagine what kind of a world you want for yourself and it diminshes fear