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Letters
Over the past decade, the government has waged a campaign of
cuts and privatization on the provincial park system that is
reckless and short-sighted.
Letters
The B.C. government's decision to cut off funding for the
speech devices for people with cerebral palsy is akin to violating
their right to free speech and security of the person.
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Bear hunting is barbaric
In just over two weeks, the B.C. trophy hunt will commence with respect to grizzly and black (including kermode) bears. This is a senseless and counterproductive slaughter.
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There is a limit to world's capacity
Re: "We need to start having a lot more babies," March 12.
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Marina depiction is deceptive
The artist's rendering of the proposed Victoria International Marina published March 14 blurs reality.
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U.S. captured the podium
Now that the fuss about owning the podium has settled, who actually won at the 2010 Winter Games? I'm not happy with either most gold or most medals, as they each ignore an important factor. So, I've applied a variation of the Olympic sailing scoring rules to the 2010 games: That is, gold is three points, silver two and bronze one. Most points wins.
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Immigrants deserve thanks, not criticism
In economic downturns, Canada has repeatedly turned new arrivals into scapegoats instead of granting them the respect and thanks they deserve.
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If the pilot is downcast, stay away from the plane
Nice that the federal court has ruled that flight attendants can refuse to fly if they believe a pilot is suicidally depressed. Nicer still if the paying passengers had the same option.
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Old logging roads are perfect for off-roaders
As a 55-year-old off-highway vehicle user, I applaud the Capital Regional District for reopening the discussion on areas for off-highway vehicle access.
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ATVs have no place in our parks
Allowing ATVs in parks would bring habitat destruction, noise pollution, wildlife impact and CO2 emissions and would send utterly the wrong message.
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Stores create barriers for the disabled
The article titled "Enabling great style" (March 16) hit it right on the button when it comes to shopping as a disabled person. It was also right on when it comes to clothing that is available for the disabled; we don't all want to only wear big, baggy clothing.
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Blame the small boats, not B.C. Ferries crew
Re: "Ferries involved in five near-misses," March 16.
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Along with CREST, they're solving sewage
The CREST boondoggle calls into question the competence of city councillors who sit on quasi-governmental boards and committees of the Capital Regional District. I doubt that this part-time model can ever ensure excellence, contain costs or otherwise strive to ensure that taxpayer dollars are wisely spent.
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CREST accountability demands look back
So the $17-million CREST system sounds like it was flawed right from the beginning. In the year it was launched there were reports of spotty performance. Another $10.6 million was spent to upgrade the system, yet problems persist.
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Private sellers will hurt when new tax arrives
Forcing people who buy a car from an individual to pay harmonized sales tax is not "levelling the playing field" as car dealers claim.
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Farm Fresh guide to buying local
In his March 14 article on local food, columnist Steve Carey overlooked the Southern Vancouver Island Direct Farm Marketing Association, which represents more than 75 farms and wineries on the south Island.
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Community needs to welcome children
Re: "We need to start having a lot more babies," March 12.
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Government is going in two directions on drugs
Victoria Coun. Philippe Lucas is quoted as saying, "There's absolutely no reason and no excuse for us to wait for an Island-wide model to be put in place before this municipality takes action in trying to reduce the spread of disease and improve the public health of our region."
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