Letters

On Thursday, we saw what had been expected for some time: Robert Fawcett, the man accused of cruelly killing more than 50 sled dogs in Whistler in 2010, pleaded guilty in North Vancouver provincial court.

Re: "Drunk-driving cases 'staggering,'" Aug. 30. Since May, the Victoria Police Department has taken off the road 115 people who were either suspected impaired drivers, driving under the influence of drugs or those who refused to blow.

Re: "B.C. official under fire for $40,000 bill," Aug. 29.

Re: "Tuition costs must be curbed," Aug. 25. As a student, and later as a financial assistance officer, I saw the university serving three functions: teaching, research and community service.

Two months ago, almost 500 significant projects in the province - 150 on Vancouver Island - were part of the federal environmental review process. Then the federal government passed legislation changing the rules.

Re: "Distracted driving blamed for growing number of traffic deaths," Aug. 29.

Re: "Cougar still at large after sighting in Saanich," Aug. 29. The headline gives the impression that the cougar is some kind of lowlife crackhead criminal scumbag that would mug a little old lady in James Bay for pocket change.

Re: "Falcon goes, Clark plans new cabinet," Aug. 30. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon resigns and the B.C. media start the propaganda that he is leaving because the B.C. Liberal government is a sinking ship.

Re: "Falcon goes, Clark plans new cabinet," Aug. 30.

Re: "B.C. Liberals accuse NDP MLA of infatuation with Cuba communism," Aug. 28.