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LETTER: Canada must step up to meet challenge of climate change

LETTER: Canada must step up to meet challenge of climate change

The ambiguous finale of the World Climate Talks in Glasgow have left many of us a little raw. Not a success BԪַ but not a failure.
LETTER: Development a poor fit for Sidney neighbourhood

LETTER: Development a poor fit for Sidney neighbourhood

I wish to express my deep dismay at the recent proposal to redevelop the Cedarwood Motel property by Chard Development and GMC Projects.
LETTER: Development would dominate Sidney skyline

LETTER: Development would dominate Sidney skyline

SidneyBԪַs seaside character is under threat. The enormous five-storey buildings proposed to replace the quiet Cedarwood motel on Lochside Drive would loom over the adjacent residential neighbourhood. But the many downsides to this project are not just local neighbourhood issues BԪַ they affect all Sidney residents and visitors.
LETTER: NeighbourBԪַs clearing of storm drains appreciated

LETTER: NeighbourBԪַs clearing of storm drains appreciated

I would like to thank the gentleman who went along Mowat Street clearing the storm drains of leaves on Monday morning. It shows there are a lot of good people still around looking after neighbors.
LETTER: Saan Pen Hospital staff provided compassionate care in final days

LETTER: Saan Pen Hospital staff provided compassionate care in final days

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the emergency staff at Saanich Peninsula Hospital who helped to support Bruce Williams in October. Your professional presence and compassionate care were extraordinary. Thank you for providing him with such a gentle journey in his final days.
LETTER: Oak Bay police shouldnBԪַt delay switch to electric vehicles

LETTER: Oak Bay police shouldnBԪַt delay switch to electric vehicles

I would like to comment on the article of Nov. 4 BԪַPolice board approves electric bikes for patrol.BԪַ The writer more correctly could have titled the same article BԪַPolice board turns its back on climate concerns.BԪַ
LETTER: Working together to eliminate gender-based violence

LETTER: Working together to eliminate gender-based violence

Nov. 25 marks the launch of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence that begins on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and ends on Dec. 10, the International Human Rights Day. The 16 Days campaign has been used as an organizing strategy around the world since 1991 to call for elimination of all forms of gender-based violence.
LETTER: Disappointed in changing face of Sidney

LETTER: Disappointed in changing face of Sidney

Sometime in the futureBԪַ
LETTER: Langford residents shut out of conversation on proposed high-rises

LETTER: Langford residents shut out of conversation on proposed high-rises

The public notice regarding the creation of a new zone in Langford didnBԪַt mention there would be no height restrictions on buildings. Since May 2020, Langford has reached out to developers for input on details for the city centre zones that council was considering. In that year from initial staff report to public hearing, there were no requests for residentsBԪַ input through open houses, information sessions, or surveys.
LETTER: No need to borrow for wharf replacement

LETTER: No need to borrow for wharf replacement

On one hand, I am delighted about councilBԪַs decision regarding the Sidney wharf but on the other, I am frustrated that council cannot think outside the box when it comes to how to fund the inevitable replacement.
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