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Expand bait-car concept to nab other offenders

Re: "Tourist trap catches car thieves," Aug. 23. The bait-car program seems a good idea. However, we should recognize that it is a subsidy to car owners to offer enhanced protection at no cost.

New Saanich care home a welcome development

Re: "New Saanich care home to cut wait time for seniors," Aug. 22. I was so pleased to see that Saanich and Baptist Housing in conjunction with the Vancouver Island Health Authority will be starting construction on a new facility for seniors.

Tuition costs must be curbed

As the start of the school year approaches, post-secondary students are fine-tuning their educational plans, but for many, the big question is not what major to pursue or what courses to take, but this: "How will I pay for it?" When Premier Christy C

Time to start thinking about new subs

If we're not prepared to just give up on Canada's claim to the Arctic, we'd better do something about replacing those four pathetic bathtubs we'll call our submarine fleet.

Satisfied with ICBC coverage

Re: "ICBC needs competition," Aug. 21. I am not certain where the writer lived previously, but I am firmly against private insurance. I lived in Nova Scotia and the costs were much higher than here in B.C.

It's tough to start kindergarten already behind

Despite the government's efforts, too many kids aren't ready to learn

Power to the people, and more time to relax

Most people have busy lives, and have trouble fitting in all the necessary tasks in the time available, especially parents. Every country in the world uses the logical A4 size paper and its derivatives, except the U.S.

Thanks for a job well done

Victoria MP Denise Savoie deserves thanks and respect for her years of public service, both locally and nationally.
Drop requirement for bike helmets

Drop requirement for bike helmets

Re: "More cycling means better health, lower costs," Aug. 17.

ICBC was not meant to be a cash cow

Re: "ICBC needs competition," Aug. 21. Anyone who thinks privatizing the Insurance Corp. of B.C.