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Editorial: Consult public on transit future

As the Victoria Regional Transit Commission ponders how to spend its share of the $158 million promised by the federal and provincial governments, it should ask the public what the priorities should be for transit.

Editorial: Dress codes still belong in school

Part of an education is learning what is appropriate and what is not as you make your way in the world, and that includes how to dress. There is still a place for dress codes in schools.

Editorial: Apology needed for flawed law

The sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ government has apologized for various violations of rights over the past century or so; it should apologize for rights violated less than a decade ago. The province brought in tough new measures in 2010 to curb drinking and driving.

Editorial: Door-to-door mail delivery is a relic of the past

The sweeping review of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Post ordered by the federal government, and now in progress, was sparked by the Liberals’ campaign promise to restore door-to-door mail delivery.

Editorial: Tower project good for region

The residential-commercial project proposed to be built across from the Mayfair Shopping Centre will have dramatic impacts on the neighbourhood, but most of them are positive.

Editorial: Finding tools to defeat cancer

Researchers at the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Cancer Agency have made a critical breakthrough in understanding how the most malignant type of ovarian cancer spreads. Four out of five women with this form of the disease die.

Editorial: End the silence on sex assaults

It’s a deep flaw in our society that compels victims of sexual violence to remain silent, to feel shame and guilt for something not of their doing.

Editorial: Health records review needed

Electronic health records are an important step, with the opportunity to improve outcomes and efficiency and reduce costs. But they can also be plagued with cost overruns, implementation problems and delays.

Editorial: Stick to the plan for sewage plant

Saanich Mayor Richard Atwell’s attempt to do an end run around the appointed sewage board is puzzling and counterproductive. He should abandon his attempt and leave the issue to the experts.

Editorial: Hockey fever wanes

Tonight’s game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the San Jose Sharks could very well bring an end to the 2016 National Hockey League season.