Letters

In Edmonton this week, experts and lawyers have gathered again at the Joint Review Panel hearings on Enbridge's Northern Gateway Pipeline and tanker project. They'll challenge and defend percentages, growth, probabilities.

Foreign investment a vital part of improving the city's economy

Re: "Victoria is 'sick,' Clark says," Sept. 19. Premier Christy Clark says there are "no real people in Victoria" and the "sick culture" is unhealthy.

Re: "City should support local economy first," Sept 18. The mayor's upcoming mission to China in October is an important one for many key sectors of our economy.

Re: "B.C. Liberals decide to stick with their moniker," Sept. 18. I'm somewhat saddened that the B.C. Liberal party will be sticking with its name.

Re: "British Columbians want the pipeline," Sept. 16. We were disappointed to read this letter, as it misrepresents the work of Tides Canada.

Premier Christy Clark says she tries to stay away from Victoria because it has "a sick culture" and no real people. P Before take a deep breath and realize she doesn't mean everyone in Victoria.

What is most worrisome about the recent data-handling problems at the Ministry of Health is that it appears the minister and her deputy suspended and fired individuals for making a mistake.

The Raincoast Conservation Foundation, which opposes trophy bear hunting, has put its money where its mouth is with the recent purchase of the hunting rights for 3,500 square kilometres of B.C.'s central coast.

If the National Hockey League's player lockout has you depressed and discouraged, take heart - there are still ample opportunities to get your hockey fix.