Re: 鈥淣ative tree plan could spell end of cherry trees, councillor says,鈥� Feb.聽22.
I weep for Victoria as she has been overtaken by barbarians, with Mayor Lisa Helps at the helm. We have lost many architectural gems to the axe and San Juan Island, a historical bronze and healthy trees. We face the threat of losing our flower baskets, our Christmas lights, more statues, our connection to the monarchy, much-needed police protection and now our gorgeous cherry trees. Soon the blossom count, the envy of sa国际传媒, will be no more.
Former councillor Pamela Madoff fought for years to save Victoria鈥檚 heritage from destruction, and since she has gone, the losses have escalated.
As stated by Emilie Worthington from Quebec, who just purchased an Oak Bay heritage home for $5,000, Europe protects its heritage, unlike us, who have become the annihilators of our precious heritage.
We are following in Vancouver鈥檚 footsteps, which has lost more than 50聽per cent of its tree canopy, its neon signs, hundreds of architectural gems and entire villages (Arbutus/Dunbar). Imagine losing Oak Bay Village forever.
Helps and her supporters are a very bad fit for our beloved Victoria.
Farewell, Victoria.
Elizabeth Everett
Victoria
