Opinion

LETTER: Excavation work carries a cost to nature

I read with dismay that SD62 Superintendent Scott Stinson found it “’exciting’ to see the [new school] site has been levelled” on Skirt Mountain.

May 13, 2019 1:30 PM Read more >

B.C. VIEWS: Welcome to the union ‘battle zone’ for pipeline construction

NDP labour code sets conditions to push independent unions out

May 12, 2019 8:50 AM Read more >

LETTER: Protesters work against freedom

Letter writer David King acts against freedom by urging initiation of force.

May 11, 2019 1:30 PM Read more >

LETTER: Parking not considered in hunt for new Crystal Pool location

In 2024, when the au pair is driving the seven seater Model Y Tesla with six preschoolers on board, the decision will be made to either drive to Crystal Pool or Oak Bay Recreation Centre for a swim.

May 10, 2019 1:30 PM Read more >

LETTER: Oversight needed to protect public interest

The Saanich News did not provide some important background regarding the issues of the Saanich EDPA Bylaw.

May 10, 2019 11:30 AM Read more >

Mommy’s Inside Voice: Ice cream can soothe even the worst days

Mommy’s Inside Voice is a biweekly column by Amie Jay, a local mother of three

May 10, 2019 10:15 AM Read more >

OPINION: Anti-SOGI group revels in backlash

Jenn Smith’s ‘transgender perspective’ thrives with discord

May 9, 2019 9:30 AM Read more >

Rickter Scale: Family tragedy not enough to kick the habit

The Rickter Scale is a weekly column

May 8, 2019 10:30 AM Read more >

LETTER: Free transit creates an untenable demand on system

It’s a wonderful thought, but there is no such thing as free transit. The cost to operate would go on general taxation. If you do make the choice to use it then why would you not pay?

May 6, 2019 1:30 PM Read more >

LETTER: Police face dangers everyday

Police officers are doing their job, protecting us from people with guns and evading arrest.

May 6, 2019 11:30 AM Read more >