Letters to the Editor
by Letters to the editor on 29 October 2017 - 8:19am
To The Editor:
We should not only applaud the City of Victoria for their recent call for climate accountability, but our local municipalities should join the chorus.
For far too long fossil fuel corporations have used tax payer dollars through government subsidies and externalized pollution costs to make billions in profits. Its time they join us in...
by Letters to the editor on 23 October 2017 - 12:34pm
To The Editor:
Accountability.
Local city councils in the Kootenays should follow the examples of Victoria, Saanich and the District of the Highlands, who voted nearly unanimously to send a "Climate Accountability Letter" to 20 of the world's largest fossil fuel companies,...
by Letters to the editor on 20 July 2017 - 8:31am
Dear Editor,
We live in one of the most beautiful areas in this region and I am in favor of a waterfront trail along the Columbia River!
I don't feel however, it needs to encroach on private property!
All of the city waterfront trails I have experienced have existed on cit- owned land.
I am one of the waterfront property owners and I feel blessed at the tranquility...
by Letters to the editor on 11 June 2017 - 1:05pm
To The Editor:
Most of us don’t realize how valuable our car keys are until we lose them. With remote starters and built-in unlock systems, keys are not as simple or cheap as they used to be, with many owners paying hundreds of dollars in replacement fees.
But for more than 70 years, The War Amps Key Tag Service has been helping Canadians avoid these...
by Letters to the editor on 2 May 2017 - 1:57pm
To The Editor:
The news from Alberta is that NDP Premier Rachel Notley has forbidden her staff from working for the BC NDP leading up to the May 9 election. Even Notley, as an...
by Letters to the editor on 30 April 2017 - 8:33pm
To The Editor:
When I contemplate the choices we have in the upcoming provincial election, I must admit I get depressed. I think we need a new category on the voting ballot entitled None of the Above.
The Liberals can be characterized as sneaky taxers with a conceited attitude. They are also given to flip and smart alec sophistry instead of candid,...
by Letters to the editor on 15 March 2017 - 9:17pm
To The Editor:
As our customers know, the winter season brings higher electricity bills given the home heating energy requirements compared to the rest of the year.
During the mid-December to mid-February billing period, many parts of our electricity service territory experienced much colder than usual winter temperatures. With colder than usual weather...
by Letters to the editor on 10 October 2016 - 5:33pm
To The Editor:
The Vancouver Sun article: “Scarce Moose” is hardly surprising to that small percent of hunters, outfitters and concerned citizens who are fully aware of the sorry state of wildlife management in BC.
Weak wildlife management started to go downhill in 1996 when Premier Glen Clark facing a sea of red ink demanded more money from all of our...
by Ryan Lengsfeld on 25 November 2015 - 12:51pm
As Black Friday looms followed by the impending Christmas season, I begin to worry about my days. I am fully in support of various causes and events of awareness but our 24 hour slots are quickly being consumed by 'special days'. Failing to stem the tide, we risk finding ourselves with a day shortage.
Cyber Monday, Toonie Tuesday, Superbowl Sunday and Seniors Thursday leave only...
by Contributor on 2 November 2015 - 10:15am
Dear Editor,
Phase 2 of the universal water meter boondoggle is in progress… there were approximately 400 meters remaining to be installed. Here are a few things all residents and homeowners should know:
Were you aware that all homeowners could get a water meter installed without the radio frequency (RF) feature? Apparently this was an option...
