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LETTERS: Paid sick leave not affordable

LETTERS: Paid sick leave not affordable

I disagree with your view on paid sick leave in the May 28 edition of the Victoria BԪַ.
Keep the streets safe for kids

Keep the streets safe for kids

I am writing today to urge everyone to do more to ensure that SaanichBԪַs streets are safe for active transportation, children, and those with disabilities.
ItBԪַs time to start phasing out oil, gas and coal

ItBԪַs time to start phasing out oil, gas and coal

Readers says it would make electricity less costly and our air and water cleaner and much healthier
LETTER: Colwood galleryBԪַs closure draws sympathy

LETTER: Colwood galleryBԪַs closure draws sympathy

Thank you for the story about the community gallery closure in Colwood. I am a Canadian artist myself and wanted to comment about that closure. (Too bad there wasnBԪַt somebody out there who could rescue this gallery, but the problem of course runs much deeper.)
LETTER: Seniors hurt by council decisions

LETTER: Seniors hurt by council decisions

Here we go again. Now Victoria council is trying to restrict yet another favourite spot for seniors to visit.
LETTER: Climate change alliance pushes agenda

LETTER: Climate change alliance pushes agenda

Devon BidalBԪַs report as to how the Saanich mayor is BԪַbewilderedBԪַ by the pushback to Saanich councilBԪַs unanimous decision in joining the global climate change alliance speaks volumes as to the lack of knowledge about this BԪַglobal covenant of mayorsBԪַ launched in 2014 by the United Nations.
LETTERS: Local governments need emergency funding

LETTERS: Local governments need emergency funding

Our community is facing a crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone, and local governments havenBԪַt been spared. Municipal governments are an important economic driver in our communities. They provide vital services like libraries, road construction, policing, firefighting, garbage and recycling collection, and many more services we take for granted.
LETTER: Grateful for frontline workers

LETTER: Grateful for frontline workers

It is with deep appreciation that I wish to personally thank all frontline workers. I have family and friends that are dedicated workers and also family members affected by the hospitality and entertainment industries shut down.
LETTER: Cancelling Saanich Fair the right decision

LETTER: Cancelling Saanich Fair the right decision

Having just read the article BԪַCOVID-19 scales back Saanich FairBԪַ in your May 21st issue, I can sympathize with Cara Knight and many others who have made the Saanich Fair part of their lives each year BԪַ both attending it, and participating in its activities.
LETTER: Fibre-optic cable a better option than 5G

LETTER: Fibre-optic cable a better option than 5G

Everyone wants faster access to the internet. Recent events have shown us how important dependable, high-speed internet is.
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