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Darren (Huenemann) Gowen is one of three men convicted in the gruesome 1990 double murder

Darren (Huenemann) Gowen is one of three men convicted in the gruesome 1990 double murder

Darren (Huenemann) Gowen is one of three men convicted in the gruesome 1990 double murder

Victoria-raised music producer David Foster remembers his brother-in-law, Frank Copley.

The Camosun Cuisine Machine visits high schools at all three south Island school districts

The Camosun Cuisine Machine visits high schools at all three south Island school districts

The Camosun Cuisine Machine visits high schools at all three south Island school districts

The Camosun Cuisine Machine visits high schools at all three south Island school districts

I write to oppose the proposed People, Pets, and Parks strategy. My main opposition is to the amount of public funds proposed to be spent on this project, as well as to the restrictive nature of the bylaw, which does not address the main threats to natural areas in Saanich parks (invasive species, braiding of trails by people (not just dogs) and the need for more concerted efforts in ecosystem restoration. Following are some alternative ways in which this $5-7 million could be spent.

I write to oppose the proposed People, Pets, and Parks strategy. My main opposition is to the amount of public funds proposed to be spent on this project, as well as to the restrictive nature of the bylaw, which does not address the main threats to natural areas in Saanich parks (invasive species, braiding of trails by people (not just dogs) and the need for more concerted efforts in ecosystem restoration. Following are some alternative ways in which this $5-7 million could be spent.