Letters

Re: "Off you go, soldier," Sept. 4. In 2008, Prime Minister Stephen Harper finally admitted during the election that the Iraq war was "absolutely an error" - on national television, no less.

Re: "If horses could speak, what would they say?" Sept. 5. As someone with a lifelong love of horses, I have to respond to the letter about how Ontario racehorses will be destroyed by their owners if the Ontario racing industry collapses.

Re: "CRD looks to province for deer help," Sept. 6. Having looked at the recommendations from the deer advisory group, I see little or no relief for urban homeowners in the Capital Regional District.

Province's approach to religion dates back to its inception

Premier Christy Clark said her cabinet shuffle this week was a "renewal." But in one respect, it looks much like politics as usual, with titles and, in many cases, extra pay for MLAs willing to seek re-election next May.

I am writing in regard to the traffic light at McKenzie Avenue and Nelthorpe Street in Saanich. This is a dangerous intersection, as drivers frequently run the red light on McKenzie.

September opened in fine form last weekend, with a great deal of sunshine, warm (but not sweltering) temperatures and another successful round at the annual Saanich Fair.

Universities will have to evolve as the Internet provides other options

Is the glass half-empty or half-full? Well, when it comes to the Canada Border Services Agency, we'd have to say it's much more than half full.

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.