Letters

It looks like B.C.'s municipal leaders will boldly go where most senior governments fear to tread, when it comes to getting real about marijuana. Delegates at the Union of B.C.

It may not be in the history books, but Canada staged the only successful invasion of the Soviet Union.

Re: "Health Canada to review GM corn study, promises action," Sept. 23. Man's attempts to reorganize nature either for convenience or profit have proven disastrous before, as in this instance.

Once again, the cost of policing in Greater Victoria raises its head. It is simple math that numerous small police forces cannot operate in a cost-effective manner.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.