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Not much progress on rapid transit

Re: "CRD pitches takeover of area transit," May 23.

 
 
 

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The editorial is another clear indictment of failure by all levels of government to address regional traffic and transportation planning issues.
 
 
 

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I drive for a living, and am appalled by how many people are still using handheld devices while driving. I often see drivers texting while at red lights, then failing to go when the light turns green.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Time to scrap PST altogether

Re: "B.C. Liberals roll out HST replacement," May 15.


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Offer useful alternatives to harmful pesticides

Our immediate and long-term objective should be to reduce or eliminate, in some cases, the use of those herbicides and pesticides deemed most harmful to the environment. But along with this, we should offer effective, practical and economical alternatives.


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Sale of city lands cause for alarm

I find it alarming that Victoria is considering the sale of city-owned lands on the waterfront to Ralmax and others, rather than continue to lease them.


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Closing Kitsilano gambles with lives

Re: "Fight begins to save coast guard station," May 23.


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May's whirlwind trip a waste of tax dollars

Re: "Saltspring woman's battle ends in tears of joy," May 18.


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RCMP officer should be fired

Re: "RCMP head slams case of misbehaving Mountie," May 25.


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B.C. calculating costs associated with Bill C-10

It would be irresponsible to speculate about dollar amounts that may change significantly. It's not about guessing - it's about making sure we are as accurate as possible with British Columbians, and being fair to our federal counterparts - with whom we enjoy a good working relationship - while related negotiations are ongoing.


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No need to wait to ban snakeheads

Re: "Hunt begins for dangerous snakehead fish," May 24.


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Disease-reporting onus should fall on farmers

Re: "Bill seeks secrecy on disease outbreak," May 25.


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Legislation would protect ambulance paramedics

As president of the organization representing British Columbia's ambulance paramedics, I want to provide a different perspective of the Emergency Intervention Disclosure Act.


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Memorials a reminder of highway dangers

Re: "Roadside memorials not fair to passersby," May 24.


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Keep Beacon Hill for pedestrians, cyclists

Re: "City eyes barriers on Beacon Hill Park roads," May 24.


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Shrines bring relief from a living hell

Oh, the ignorance of those who have not lost a child (or any loved one for that matter), haven't endured criticism of those who feel it's time to "move on" or "get over it" and feel that that they are helping by sweeping the elephant back into the closet.


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New View Royal firehall not needed

Why do politicians always seem to have an unstoppable need to spend our money?


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Outbreak data should not be suppressed

Re: "Bill seeks secrecy on disease outbreak," May 25.


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Canada should live up to treaty obligations

Re: "Harper ministers blast UN envoy after analysis of hunger, poverty," May 17.


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Transit takeover a good first step

Re: "CRD pitches takeover of area transit," May 23.


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Iain Hunter

Protests should be about universities

The reports last week about what, despite all evidence to the contrary, was still being called the "tuition dispute" in Quebec made me recall my meeting with Bertrand Russell.