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Government Street needs thorough wash A year ago I wrote about the filthy, gum ridden, seagull stained streets of our downtown area.

Is a snake lane in our future? Re: 鈥淢issing python found hiding under a vehicle three km from home,鈥� Aug. 13. Let鈥檚 all keep our fingers crossed that no Victoria council member noticed the 鈥減ython pilgrimage鈥� story in Thursday鈥檚 Times 91原创.

Glendale had a different purpose Re: 鈥淭ent cities versus human rights,鈥� letter, Aug. 11. The writer is misinformed with his assertion that Glendale was a facility for people with addictions or mental illness.

What will it take to聽fix聽our park? A recent heartfelt letter described a homeless woman鈥檚 hard times and requested greater public understanding of and sympathy for the plight of the homeless.

Healthy environment means so much more Re: 鈥淪olutions for environment must include people,鈥� commentary, Aug. 6.

An inside look at being聽homeless I have read some appallingly cruel letters about the homeless from taxpayers who seem to feel we are living an easy life, getting all manner of handouts and benefits and care.

We need mask mandate now, not later Health authorities in B.C.

Wear a mask when you go out to eat We recently visited one of our favourite restaurants for the first time since COVID-19 came into all of our lives. When I approached the door there were 17 in front of me and the line quickly grew behind me.

Find a balance when dealing with history These are weird times with the pandemic, racial protests and autocrats. There is a strong foundation to support racial protests.

What went right at city聽hall this week All too often 鈥� and I include myself in this group 鈥� we are quick to point out shortcomings at city hall. We forget to applaud good work when we see it.