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Free speech means expressing opinions

Re: "Clergy should stick to theological matters," Aug. 22. I find the writer's complaint rather strange.

Facilities lacking for dementia patients

Re: "New Saanich care home a welcome development," Aug. 22. Our medical system is set up in such a way that people who develop serious illness will not lose their homes attempting to pay for the care they need.

No need to close ORs

It might not be a bad idea if surgeons and the 91原创 Island Health Authority sit down and do what so many organizations do annually - draw up a summer work schedule.

Ottawa's decision goes against international law

Re: "Feds give agents authority to use info obtained by torture," Aug. 25. On Aug. 23, 1985, Canada signed the UN Convention against Torture.

Flu mask rule not about health-care science

Re: "Health staff told to get flu shot or wear mask," Aug. 24. I find it interesting that I and most of my co-workers learned about this new policy of forcing vaccinations from the media rather than from our employer.

Ferry trip cuts are necessary

While B.C. Ferries is a service, not a profitmaking corporation, it still should be run according to good business practices as much as possible And running ferries where there is little or no traffic is not good business.

Ivy intended to adorn looming plain walls

Re: "Ivy faces chop from store wall," Aug. 23. I agree with Coun. Judy Brownoff in regards to her opposition to Target's plans to rip the ivy off the old Zeller's storefront.

B.C. should vote on Enbridge pipeline

I see our province is about to make its largest mistake ever by having anything to do with pipelines running through British Columbia, one of the most sensitive of the western provinces. B.C. has the most to lose should something go wrong.

What are alternatives to Liberals, NDP?

Recent polls indicate the distinct possibility that Adrian Dix and the NDP will form the next government of B.C.

The War of 1812 did not really end until 1872

Skirmishes, negotiations dragged on between Britain and the U.S