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Letters Oct. 15: Outrageous promises; litter on our beaches; waiting too long for tests

Letters Oct. 15: Outrageous promises; litter on our beaches; waiting too long for tests

Outrageous promises take away from issues Re: 鈥淯nprecedented bribery being dangled by all three of the major parties,鈥� editorial, Oct. 14. The editorial should be required reading for everyone casting a ballot in the election.
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Letters Oct. 14: Being thankful; economic survival; wear mask properly

Letters Oct. 14: Being thankful; economic survival; wear mask properly

One of the best Thanksgivings ever Re: 鈥淒ear God, this is the worst Thanksgiving ever,鈥� Jack Knox, Oct.聽11. I鈥檓 sorry Jack feels as though the 鈥淎lmighty鈥� is targeting him to the extent that his 鈥渆ntitlement鈥� has been compromised.
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Letters Oct. 13: Doubt about railway survey; voting by mail; harmful plastics

Letters Oct. 13: Doubt about railway survey; voting by mail; harmful plastics

Predictable outcome for E&N survey Re: 鈥淢ost people want Island rail service restarted, survey finds,鈥� Oct. 10. I took the opportunity to complete the E&N Railway 鈥渟urvey.
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Letters Oct. 10: Mental health; better medical coverage

Struggling to deal with mental health issues Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day. The Canadian Mental Health Association says that one in five Canadians will experience a mental health condition or illness in any given year.
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Letters Oct. 9: Green Party's new leader; COVID-19 and Snowbirds

Letters Oct. 9: Green Party's new leader; COVID-19 and Snowbirds

Let鈥檚 celebrate our differences Re: 鈥淣ot Black or Jewish, a human being,鈥� letter, Oct. 7. While it would be nice to think that public figures are looked upon for their humanity and character, the truth is we do not live in that perfect world yet.
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Letters Oct. 8: Too many ugly developments; give everyone some cash; let ICBC do its job

Letters Oct. 8: Too many ugly developments; give everyone some cash; let ICBC do its job

When is enough, enough? It appears that some municipalities have gone development mad. Langford has permitted some of the ugliest sites imaginable. The Westshore Parkway and Sooke Road junction is a boulder nightmare, with even more being developed.
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Letters Oct. 7: Green Party's new leader; where ICBC is heading

Letters Oct. 7: Green Party's new leader; where ICBC is heading

Not Black or Jewish, a human being Congratulations to Annamie Paul for her leadership win of the Federal Green Party. I am certain she will lead with distinction. I must object to her being described as 鈥淏lack and Jewish鈥�.
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Letters Oct. 6: Pot smoke; blaming Trump; mental health

Letters Oct. 6: Pot smoke; blaming Trump; mental health

Breathing a problem because of pot smoke I am surrounded by drug users who smoke dope 24/7 and grow marijuana plants.
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Letters Oct. 3: Danger of wild waves; need for taxes; private health care

Letters Oct. 3: Danger of wild waves; need for taxes; private health care

Wild waves can happen at any time Re: 鈥淣ear-drowning in Ucluelet prompts warning to stay on trails during storm season,鈥� Sept. 28.
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Letters Oct. 2: Private health care, distant polling stations, Selkirk Trestle safety

Letters Oct. 2: Private health care, distant polling stations, Selkirk Trestle safety

Polling station is too聽far from home Is there no requirement for polling stations to be close to where an elector lives? Every year in the past, we have been able to vote at a local polling station in Shirley.
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