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Letter: More supports needed for parents

Letter: More supports needed for parents

I am a 75-year-old grandfather with a seven-year-old grandson. We try to assist our children by taking on the responsibility of getting our grandchild to school and back.
Editorial: Youth need safe supports in an increasingly hectic world

Editorial: Youth need safe supports in an increasingly hectic world

Kids these days. None of us adults truly know what itB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s like to grow up in a society so rapidly changing, and not always for the better. Technology, violence, gender, sexuality, drugs B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·“ theyB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™re all out in the open like never before.
MP Report: Housing is a Human Right

MP Report: Housing is a Human Right

In 1976, Canada ratified the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, which recognized the right to housing. Over 40 years later, we donB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™t have to look far to see the national housing crisis Canada is facing. Rising rents, a shortage of rental housing, the federal governmentB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s withdrawal from funding social housing, and the growing number of homeless people are just a few examples of the causes and effects of this crisis.
B.C. VIEWS: New climate targets to miss

B.C. VIEWS: New climate targets to miss

B.C. has new greenhouse gas target, still no plan to reach it
Letter: More environmental balance needed

Letter: More environmental balance needed

I am a longtime resident of Langford and I am having a difficult time coming to terms with what has been taking place in my city.
Editorial: Being prepared is key

Editorial: Being prepared is key

ItB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s a phrase weB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™ve heard time and time again from emergency crews and officials. Be prepared in the event of a natural disaster.
Letter: Clarification offered on handyDART proposal

Letter: Clarification offered on handyDART proposal

Re: Concern over handyDART proposal ( Your View , May 4)
EDITORIAL: Fueling our fear with higher gas prices

EDITORIAL: Fueling our fear with higher gas prices

Higher gas prices are said to drive us to take public transit. Are we there yet?
LETTER: Old-style politics is easier to cover

LETTER: Old-style politics is easier to cover

B.C.B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s current party system offers more conflict, fewer solutions
EDITORIAL: Food fight breaks out in B.C. Legislature

EDITORIAL: Food fight breaks out in B.C. Legislature

Private members bill would eliminate $61-a-day per diem for local MLAs in Greater Victoria
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