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LETTER: History shows Oak Bay is averse to change

LETTER: History shows Oak Bay is averse to change

A recent letter (BԪַIncreased density not the answer for Oak BayBԪַ) decries Oak Bay being painted BԪַas old fashioned and anti-changeBԪַ and goes on to say that many questions are unanswered about how more densified communities are faring, post-densification.
LETTER: SaanichBԪַs housing strategy leads to conflicting policies

LETTER: SaanichBԪַs housing strategy leads to conflicting policies

As stated in its Housing Strategy Task Force Final Report (March 2021), which is available for public input until April 30, Saanich council has stated itBԪַs looking at evidence-based solutions. However, after reading the actions proposed in the report and seeing physical results from recent council policy decisions, I wonder if council has accurate data for these purposes, and if so, if any council members have read it.
LETTER: Bike lanes bring havoc

LETTER: Bike lanes bring havoc

IsnBԪַt it interesting how bike enthusiasts require the total surrender of the automobile for VictoriaBԪַs six per cent of bicycle commuters? Brighton Street could be used for east-west bicycling much as Vancouver is for a north-south route. Downtown bike lanes are a grievous danger to a pedestrian not totally alert to buzzing cyclists.
LETTER: Analysis lacking from input on Oak Bay Marina options

LETTER: Analysis lacking from input on Oak Bay Marina options

The 610 people who completed the Oak Bay Marina lease questionnaire need to know their opinions have reached council with no analysis whatsoever. StaffBԪַs report provides no tabulation of preferences, grouping of interests, or synthesis of issues. Falsely titled BԪַa summary,BԪַ it is in fact 641 pages of individual responses. Similarly, the 59 residents who wrote council should know that council has received their 83 pages of comment without any analysis.
LETTER: Music education crucial to childrenBԪַs learning

LETTER: Music education crucial to childrenBԪַs learning

I was shocked, dismayed, and quite frankly, disgusted to learn about the proposed budget cuts to music programs in the Greater Victoria School District (SD61).
LETTER: Awaken to your internal place of power

LETTER: Awaken to your internal place of power

At the age of 67 and introverted, IBԪַve contemplated over the years the unfolding world events around me. No more so than over the last year.
LETTER: A betrayal of public trust

LETTER: A betrayal of public trust

Reader says premier shouldnBԪַt allow logging of old-growth forests
COLUMN: Island Health solemnly reflects upon the fifth anniversary of opioid crisis

COLUMN: Island Health solemnly reflects upon the fifth anniversary of opioid crisis

A record 1,724 people in B.C. died in 2020
LETTER: Amalgamation would pave way for better transportation system

LETTER: Amalgamation would pave way for better transportation system

Thirteen municipalities do not appear to contribute to a cohesive, cooperative area-wide transportation system because progress is seemingly minimal.
LETTER: Installation a fitting tribute to Oak Bay wildlife painter

LETTER: Installation a fitting tribute to Oak Bay wildlife painter

Oak Bay council normally hears from me when I am complaining about something, and I thought for once, especially now, they should receive some praise and good news.
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