Opinion

Legislation has forefathers turning in their graves

The right to privacy is in our constitution and Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Feb 21, 2012 3:00 PM Read more >

Funding the infrastructure deficit will cost millions

I recommend that a competent mathematician assess the effect of the 1.5 per cent annual increase in the mill rate proposed by the City

Feb 21, 2012 12:00 PM Read more >

Speed traps don’t address the problem of speeding

Why not hire school crossing guards instead? Why not fund the speed bumps requested by citizens?

Feb 21, 2012 11:00 AM Read more >

Victoria infrastructure deficit growing too quickly

Besides the $500 million deficit, what about the share that Victoria will have to pay for the unnecessary sewage plant capital cost

Feb 21, 2012 6:00 AM Read more >

Bill C-30 shows Tories’ hypocrisy

We’re all for protecting children from Internet predators but that doesn’t mean we can’t also be seriously opposed to Bill C-30.

Feb 17, 2012 11:00 AM Read more >

Schoolyard bullying still too common

Bullying happens every 7.5 minutes on Canadian playgrounds. I’ve experienced it both as the bully and the bullied.

Feb 17, 2012 7:00 AM Read more >

Heartsick over demolition of Victoria’s iconic Blue Bridge

We have been smooth-talked into believing the rebuilding and replacement of the bridge is necessary.

Feb 16, 2012 6:00 PM Read more >

Rhetoric over bill opponents dirty politics

I am writing to express my disapproval and outrage at the Lawful Access act.

Feb 16, 2012 5:00 PM Read more >

Warrantless surveillance vs. hard-won liberties

I do not want to see Canada moving in the direction of Communist China.

Feb 16, 2012 3:00 PM Read more >

Lawful Access bill derails the rights of citizens

Are we living in a country where a warrantless range of options by the government has the ability to invade our private lives?

Feb 16, 2012 2:00 PM Read more >