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Beefs and Bouquets for Aug. 11

Beefs and Bouquets for Aug. 11

Here are this weekBԪַs thank-yous and gripes about happenings in and around our West Shore community:
LETTER: Roaming cats a threat to birds

LETTER: Roaming cats a threat to birds

About 140,000 birds a year have been estimated to fall prey to domestic cats in Poland each year.
Rein in the fertilizer and enjoy local organic abundance

Rein in the fertilizer and enjoy local organic abundance

Too much fertilizer can make it more difficult for plants to absorb nutrients
LETTER: Lone progressive voice on Langford council appreciated

LETTER: Lone progressive voice on Langford council appreciated

Langford councilBԪַs continued rejection of our lone progressive councillorBԪַs motions on important issues like tree protection and code of conduct is reminiscent of my experience in the 1990s, when I served six years as a municipal councillor in Parksville.
MLA REPORT: Turning empty houses into homes for people

MLA REPORT: Turning empty houses into homes for people

By Murray Rankin
LETTER: Giving credit to the invisible first responders

LETTER: Giving credit to the invisible first responders

After reading BԪַOur ViewBԪַ in the Peninsula BԪַ 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

BԪַUsed in the Korean War 70 years ago, the T-33 is one of my favourite aircraft to watch in flightBԪַ
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 ( BԪַ , 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 wasnBԪַt approaching.
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