Yearly Archives: 2008
Lower the speed limit in Victoria to 30 km/h
Letter published in Fernwood News (Victoria), December 2008 As a parent, cyclist and pedestrian, I’ve got a bold proposal for neighbourhood safety – lower the speed limit on all City of Victoria streets to 30 km/h. Unnecessary, excessive, foolish? The current limit, 50 km/h, enables commuters to race along Fernwood’s borders – Pandora, Cook, Shelbourne, … Continue reading
Homeless ruling needs pragmatic city response
Letter to the Editor published in the Victoria Times Colonist, 17 October 2008 Now that the B.C. Supreme Court has struck down Victoria’s anti-camping bylaw, let’s hope that city leaders adopt a more pragmatic and compassionate approach. Too much public money has already been wasted fighting the basic principle of the right to shelter. The … Continue reading
Liberal policies dented incomes
Published in the Victoria Times Colonist, 11 May 2008 Statistics Canada has confirmed what many Greater Victorians have known for some time: B.C. Liberal “downsizing” since 2001 contributed to a drop in incomes. This might be a “puzzle” to economists and employers, likely because they never bore the brunt of Gordon Campbell’s cuts. Across B.C., … Continue reading
