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LETTER: Giving credit to the invisible first responders

LETTER: Giving credit to the invisible first responders

After reading “Our View” in the Peninsula News Review July 28, I was compelled to offer my opinion. I served as the president and CEO of E-Comm 911 for over nine years and CEO of the equivalent organization (ESTA) in Melbourne, Australia for over four years.
COLUMN: Black Press reporter straps into old fighter jet at Abbotsford Airshow

COLUMN: Black Press reporter straps into old fighter jet at Abbotsford Airshow

‘Used in the Korean War 70 years ago, the T-33 is one of my favourite aircraft to watch in flight’
LETTER: Pedestrians need more protection

LETTER: Pedestrians need more protection

The highway between Langford and Sooke is used by about 7,500 vehicles each day. With Sooke growing, these vehicle numbers will increase.
Premier Horgan blows gas

Premier Horgan blows gas

Re: B.C. premier pitches plan for less gas from cattle ( News , July 28)
LETTER: Pull over, so other drivers can pass

LETTER: Pull over, so other drivers can pass

I almost broke the law on July 30 when I was prepared to pass a very slow-moving vehicle on Highway 14. I would have if a car wasn’t approaching.
LETTER: Consider donating ICBC rebate cheque

LETTER: Consider donating ICBC rebate cheque

My rebate cheque for $110 from ICBC arrived in the mail. The accompanying letter explained that this was a “one-time relief rebate to ease the financial challenges facing drivers in our province.”
OPINION: Chilliwack Fair’s display of tank crushing cars deemed ‘insensitive’ in light of Ukraine war

OPINION: Chilliwack Fair’s display of tank crushing cars deemed ‘insensitive’ in light of Ukraine war

Chilliwack has a proud military history but military tanks shouldn’t be crushing civilian vehicles
LETTER: Birdfeeders not needed in summer

LETTER: Birdfeeders not needed in summer

Aside from a virus affecting birds now, I point out that feeding birds in summer is bad for their survival.
LETTER: Victoria council turns page on governance report

LETTER: Victoria council turns page on governance report

When you visit the press release section on the City of Victoria website, don’t expect to easily find what you want.
LETTER: Gas prices defy explanation

LETTER: Gas prices defy explanation

It is a relief to see gas prices coming down - at least for now.