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LETTER: Oak Bay subdivisions face more scrutiny than Victoria

LETTER: Oak Bay subdivisions face more scrutiny than Victoria

Regarding the Oak Bay homeowners facing a $300,000 cost to subdivide their lot , these unfortunate residents happen to live in the wrong jurisdiction. Had they been in Victoria, the likelihood of city planning staff, the mayor, and a number of councillors BԪַrubber stampingBԪַ the subdivision plan would have been virtually 100 per cent.
LETTER: Greater Victoria Boys and Girls ClubBԪַs actions a poor example for youth

LETTER: Greater Victoria Boys and Girls ClubBԪַs actions a poor example for youth

The Boys and Girls Club exists to provide services to children and youth. In so doing, their leadership team members have an important opportunity to act as positive role models for young people.
LETTER: Speed reduction targets publicity, not safety

LETTER: Speed reduction targets publicity, not safety

The 30 km/h speed limit as envisioned for residential roads is moronic. Example in Saanich, Boulderwood Drive has lines painted, while Ambelwood Drive, the wider main thoroughfare, connecting Royal Oak Drive to Cordova Ridge, does not.
LETTER: Shocked by treatment at Victoria Psychiatric Emergency Services

LETTER: Shocked by treatment at Victoria Psychiatric Emergency Services

When I read the article Former patients of Victoria Psychiatric Emergency Services call for change it brought back many sad memories. My daughter-in-law was in a car accident eight years ago and sustained a head injury.
LETTER: City should rethink plan for Richardson cycle lane

LETTER: City should rethink plan for Richardson cycle lane

Just as they have campaigned to drive motorists from Clover Point, the mayor and council of Victoria are waging a war to deny drivers (of all types) their rightful use of the full, unobstructed length of Richardson Street, with their latest bicycle infrastructure plan.
LETTER: Richardson bike lane an obstacle for Oak Bay commuters

LETTER: Richardson bike lane an obstacle for Oak Bay commuters

VictoriaBԪַs now approved bike lane on Richardson will eliminate all east-west vehicle traffic from Foul Bay Road to Cook Street by installing five traffic diverters along the route.
LETTER: Elect candidates with common sense

LETTER: Elect candidates with common sense

Re: Farmstand operator scrutinizes SookeBԪַs proposed business licence bylaw ( Online , March 24)
LETTER: Is anybody listening at city hall?

LETTER: Is anybody listening at city hall?

Re: Council falls short on decisions and actions ( Letters , March 25)
LETTER: More public consultation needed on marina at Turkey Head

LETTER: More public consultation needed on marina at Turkey Head

Turkey Head and the surrounding marine area, including that area north of the marina to Cattle Point, is one of the most spectacular environments to be found in any city, and the status quo is not acceptable.
LETTER: Too many families in Oak Bay have been priced out of the market

LETTER: Too many families in Oak Bay have been priced out of the market

Given the sky-high cost of new builds, housing diversity that includes duplexes, townhouses and low-rises cannot address the needs of families and singles who have been priced out of the market.
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