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Digital medical records vulnerable to abuse

Re: "Medical records must be shared," Aug. 22. A number of statements in the editorial cause us great concern. One is that "the benefit [of electronic health records] is obvious." Actually it is anything but obvious.

Plane deserves place in history

An important piece of B.C. history will be flying south this autumn when the Philippine Mars water bomber, now retired from fighting forest fires, makes its final flight - to a Florida aviation museum. It's Florida's gain and 91原创 Island's loss.

Routine projects can have big impacts

With shock, I read that changes to the 91原创 Environmental Assessment Act mean a number of projects here on 91原创 Island - and across Canada - will go ahead without federal assessment.

Prince's party pictures are legitimate news

Prince Harry had a game of strip-billiards in a Las Vegas hotel room and we got a glimpse, if not of the royal jewels, then a very regal bottom.

MP's pension raises question of parity

Re: "Savoie exits federal politics," Aug. 24. Victoria MP Denise Savoie's pension after six years in Ottawa will be $33,180 per year. Mine, after 40-plus years in a trade union (yes, the ones that support her), is approximately $13,200.

Harry's antics nothing new for royalty

What is the public interest in seeing the private parts of princes? That, as I see it, is the issue behind the latest escapade of Prince Harry, a 27-year-old who's taking rather a long time to grow up.

Thumbs Up/ Thumbs Down

Thumbs Up - To Esquimalt Coun. Dave Hodgins for his battle in favour of the public's right to know.

City dwellers' advice not helpful to farmers

Re: "Prevent deer damage with fencing, hedgerows," Aug. 23. Every day I recite a prayer: "Lord, please protect my farm from pestilence, drought, developers, and city folk offering advice.

Beacon Hill changes make the park better

Re: "One week in, mixed reaction to park changes," Aug. 12. Thanks to the parks department for starting us on the changes we need in our thinking and acting toward an increasingly more wholesome community.

Ministers failed in watching ICBC

Re: "ICBC told to slash costs, CEO resigns," Aug. 17. What the government has done leaves my brain swirling. The CEO of the Insurance Corp. of B.C. resigns but will remain on salary, and no doubt bonuses, until the end of November.