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Trevor Hancock: If we want energy for all, we need to stop wasting it

Trevor Hancock: If we want energy for all, we need to stop wasting it

A 2018 study found global energy demand by 2050 could be 40 per cent lower than now if all known energy efficiencies were implemented
Letters Sept. 16: Crossing the floor a great political move; physician assistants can help, just let them

Letters Sept. 16: Crossing the floor a great political move; physician assistants can help, just let them

Comment: Beware the unintended consequences of towing cars

Comment: Beware the unintended consequences of towing cars

The decision of North Cowichan council to raise car-towing costs will disproportionally impact those who are experiencing homelessness.
Letters Sept. 15: It should just be a crosswalk; there needs to be more enforcement of traffic laws; Adrian Dix has made progress

Letters Sept. 15: It should just be a crosswalk; there needs to be more enforcement of traffic laws; Adrian Dix has made progress

Editorial: Give taxpayers a say in municipal budgets

Editorial: Give taxpayers a say in municipal budgets

It’s up to municipal councils to bring their own affairs in order. And the first step in that direction is to face reality.
Letters Sept. 14: Giving landlords a major haircut; different limits for different landlords; this is hurting our museum

Letters Sept. 14: Giving landlords a major haircut; different limits for different landlords; this is hurting our museum

Comment: No reason to rush into a cull of fallow deer on Sidney Island

Comment: No reason to rush into a cull of fallow deer on Sidney Island

Is eradication as proposed by Parks Canada even feasible and/or ethical?
Comment: Many patients in emergency are being left for hours without an assigned doctor

Comment: Many patients in emergency are being left for hours without an assigned doctor

Hospital emergency departments cope with the “new normal”
Letters Sept. 13: Restrict right turns on red; make sure your toilet isn't leaking; this is making drivers aggressive

Letters Sept. 13: Restrict right turns on red; make sure your toilet isn't leaking; this is making drivers aggressive

Letters Sept. 12: Crossing the street is dangerous; future of Centennial Square fountain deserves more scrutiny; climate and immigration

Letters Sept. 12: Crossing the street is dangerous; future of Centennial Square fountain deserves more scrutiny; climate and immigration

It’s too dangerous to cross local streets On Wednesday, Sept. 6 at about 5:40 p.m., I got off the bus at Interurban and Chesterfield. Another pedestrian followed me.
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