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Prevent tsunami debris from reaching shore

Re: "Japan might help tsunami cleanup," Sept. 5. I was pleased that there is some intergovernmental committee to deal with this situation. But the emphasis in the article was on the cleanup on the shores.

Curriculum planning process outdated

Re: "B.C. plans K-12 curriculum overhaul," Sept. 4. The article and the splashy website referred to in the article (bcedplan.ca) asserted that the world had changed, but the K-12 curriculum had not kept up. A true statement.
New light might avoid Sayward crashes

New light might avoid Sayward crashes

Re: "Road rage incident follows Pat Bay snarl," Sept. 6. Another rear-end accident close to Sayward.

Quebec's new premier has formidable poise

When shots were fired on Tuesday night and Pauline Marois was hauled off the stage, the Quebec provincial police guarding her dragged her into a corridor behind the stage, unwittingly moving her toward the danger.

Harper's government just doesn't get it

Re: "Natural resources drive 20 per cent of economy: report," Sept 5. The Harper government released figures showing that natural resources drive 20 per cent of the economy and about 10 per cent of all jobs.

Outerbridge Park returning to its glory

Re: "Eight hidden gems," Aug. 30. The selection of Outerbridge Park as one of the "hidden gems" in the Victoria/Saanich region is entirely justified. The glory days of the original Shangri La garden are returning to this horticulture landmark.

U.S. soldier should not be deported

Re: "Off you go, soldier," Aug. 4. No, the Canada Border Services Agency is not right to order American war resister (not "deserter") Kimberly Rivera back to the U.S.

Cabinet rookie brings wit and wisdom

There's an overwhelming urge to joke about a cabinet shuffle dedicated to renewal where one of the fresh new faces is 79 years of age.

Court delays must be curbed

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms gives a person charged with an offence the right to be tried "within a reasonable time." But not everyone wants a speedy trial - delays can be used to advantage, contributing to the clogging of B.C.

Just let us know when to round up the deer

Re: "Move deer up-Island where they're wanted," Sept. 4. How far north is north? The letter-writer's suggestions that South Island deer be moved to the northern part of Vancouver Island resonates well with us folk who reside on the Nanoose Peninsula.