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Re: 鈥淐ollege instructor鈥檚 novel path to recovery,鈥� Dec. 27. Many years ago, a young, enthusiastic, full-of-life student won the 800-metre run at the annual Sooke School District Track Meet. She won the event on guts and determination.

Re: 鈥淣ew council aims to rebuild Nanaimo鈥檚 tattered reputation,鈥� Dec.聽29. This is good news for Nanaimo.

I am not a spokesperson, but I can echo what I hear. On Saturna Island, there is admiration and respect for sa国际传媒 Hydro management and the professional way they responded to this latest natural disaster. Combine this with profound gratitude for the B.

It was a cold, dark night when I was awakened by the lights. Could it be? The most beautiful lights in almost seven days. sa国际传媒 Hydro was here. Four trucks, actually. I was so happy, I got up and went outside to hug the first person I saw.

Re: 鈥淪ewage project pushes on into 2019,鈥� Dec. 30. Deputy project director Elizabeth Scott thinks moving the sewage pipe to the other side of the road protects the tree canopy on Grange Road, but local residents are not convinced.

I鈥檓 a latt茅 chick. I don鈥檛 camp; I go to spas. So three days without power was not easy. At first, I thought it was romantic. Prosecco, smoked salmon and whisky cheddar by candlelight in front of the gas fireplace canoodling with my husband.

On Thursday, Dec. 20, a significant windstorm hit Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley.

Re: 鈥淒emocracy prevails when PR fails,鈥� letter, Dec. 28. The writer is correct in his figures and percentages, but illogical and wrong in his conclusions. The Green Party got 16.

I鈥檓 sure there are plenty of people who have experienced the shock of using a payphone in Victoria, but if not, let this be a cautionary tale. If you choose to pay with your credit card, you will be charged a $5.

Re: 鈥淭ickets nearly sold out after prices reined in,鈥� Dec. 26.