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Why adopt problems of other cities?

Two recent letters touched on the issue of municipal amalgamation.

Saanich parks need master plans

There are two very serious issues being hotly debated by the public and in Saanich council chambers, about Cedar Hill Park.

Current municipal system works

Re: Mainland cities show lower costs (Letters, Jan. 15)

Nursing cuts will hurt patient safety: BCNU

Nurses' union argues against proposed model for nursing on Vancouver Island

Changing Beacon not a good idea right now

The declining value of the Canadian dollar will have a positive impact on tourism. This alone will greatly benefit Sidney business owners

Cannot think of a better location

Mr. Burns’ letter confirms his misunderstanding of my previous views on the topic of a proposed new emergency services building in Sidney

Nursing care model prompts many questions

Victoria registered nurse wonders about implementation of Island Health's plans

Amalgamation good

An amalgamation would save millions of dollars in salaries alone, one mayor not 13, one councillor for each municipality, not hundreds

Ferries food court

Do they really need to rattle off a monologue about how I should leave my vehicle and come inside to enjoy the food court?

Harper himself to blame for manipulation of media

Prime Minister's Office staff simply following orders, reader writes