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Editorial: Victoria police facing tough choices

Victoria police Chief Jamie Graham stands accused of ignoring the memory of slain six-year-old Christian Lee, but Graham is being unfairly pilloried.

Important to recognize what TLC has done

Re: "TLC in survival mode shrinks office, staff," Sept. 22. It is with sadness that I read that The Land Conservancy is in "survival mode.

Commuter rail service a must

Re: "People take the bus out of choice," Sept. 20.

The right to know

Having strong access-to-information laws is key to a thriving democracy. This legislation allows citizens to obtain inspection reports from local seniors' homes, dig up details on politicians' spending or discover memos on policy decisions.

Automobile use low in capital

Re: "Solo drivers clog Victoria roads," Sept. 21. The CRD's travel survey found that roughly 64 per cent of trips in the region are made by automobile drivers.

Camosun expansion vital to shipbuilding industry

Re: "$30-million boost for Camosun," Sept. 21. I have been involved in B.C. shipbuilding and repair since 2004 and have been active in getting the industry together in addressing workforce renewal and skills training.

Short-term gain, long-term loss

Re: "Chinese envoy warns Canada against politicizing Nexen deal," Sept. 23. It is outrageous for an ambassador to issue such a warning to the Canadian government and shows the lack of regard for our government.

Major road changes not likely needed

Re: "Solo drivers clog Victoria roads," Sept. 21.

Eliminate bottlenecks to improve traffic

Re: "Solo drivers clog Victoria roads," Sept. 21. Let me see if I understand this correctly. Based on the Capital Regional District study published last Friday, there were 791,278 (79.6 per cent) car trips per day and 29,403 (2.

This trip is no junket

The upcoming trip to China by Mayor Dean Fortin and other Victoria city officials has generated some lively discussion, with those against the idea pointing to the cost and the need to improve things at home.