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LETTER: CouncillorsBԪַ travel raises questions

LETTER: CouncillorsBԪַ travel raises questions

There are many questions for the three Greater Victoria councillors who traveled internationally in December despite government directives advising against non-essential travel.
LETTER: Liberty comes at a cost

LETTER: Liberty comes at a cost

When I first read the recent letter to the editor from Raym Forbes, I thought it was satire. BԪַOur charter rights do not replace GodBԪַs instructions, which state obey the government.BԪַ Besides how overstated and flawed RaymBԪַs information was on the affects of COVID-19 provincially, he is forgetting how many of these government figures were off jet-setting to far away lands, hypocritically ignoring their own guidelines.
LETTER: Councillor should donate salary for time he was out of country

LETTER: Councillor should donate salary for time he was out of country

I am writing to express my disappointment with Coun. Sharmarke DubowBԪַs recent decision to travel overseas.
LETTER: Drastic speed reductions not needed

LETTER: Drastic speed reductions not needed

Re: the proposal to lower the speed limit on residential roads without a centre line to 30 km/h in Victoria. I agree that for kids, cyclists and seniors like myself a lower speed limit would be advantageous, however, for delivery drivers, service providers like gardeners, carpenters, or painters the travel times to and from work will increase and raise costs. This added time will also reduce billable hours lowering their income.
LETTER: Questions remain on Tri-Way rezoning

LETTER: Questions remain on Tri-Way rezoning

Langford Mayor and Council reneged on written commitments by rezoning Tri-Way land without the contracted buyer having to present a comprehensive plan for compensation or approval by residents and council prior to rezoning.
LETTER: Convert tennis courts to pickleball

LETTER: Convert tennis courts to pickleball

Politicians are talking about a great reset. Pickleball in Oak Bay needs a reset too!
LETTER: Development rejected by Royal Oak residents

LETTER: Development rejected by Royal Oak residents

A predictable shock wave reverberated throughout Royal Oak upon finding out that the proposed 242-unit Doral Forest Park condo development was approved to go to public hearing in a 7-2 vote by Saanich council.
LETTER: Say no to chickens, cannabis and vacation rentals

LETTER: Say no to chickens, cannabis and vacation rentals

Sidney is a small town with small residential lots which is rapidly increasing in density. Poultry raising should not be allowed on any lot less than one acre in size and, if there was a suitably sized lot, permission should only be granted if neighbours are in agreement. Our town is surrounded by rural properties where poultry raising can take place without disturbing neighbours.
LETTER: Kitty Islet cleanup appreciated

LETTER: Kitty Islet cleanup appreciated

A somewhat belated thank you to the volunteers who did such a wonderful job last year of cleaning out the undergrowth near Kitty Islet. It looks terrific. I admire it every time I walk by, and wanted to let you know your efforts are appreciated.
LETTER: Health care has not kept pace with aging population

LETTER: Health care has not kept pace with aging population

This year the COVID-19 pandemic has shown we can no longer afford to ignore the long-standing issues with long-term care and home care. More than 80 per cent of COVID-19 deaths in Canada occurred in long-term care facilities, the highest proportion BԪַ by a longshot BԪַ among the 14 developed countries that track this data.
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