Readers' letters, Victoria Times Colonist, Dec. 2, 2023 - Victoria Times Colonist
A premium for building in B.C.; taxes paid for valuable services; tired criticisms of photo radar
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A premium for building in B.C.; taxes paid for valuable services; tired criticisms of photo radar
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Bridge to mainland doesn’t make sense; think of the police officers; high cost of Finland’s military
Victoria Times Colonist letters to the editor, Jan. 6, 2023
An argument is made regarding their financial contribution to the tourist industry but, really, how much is that in the overall scheme of things? Victoria has been an attractive destination for world travellers almost since its founding. Cruise ships are small potatoes, hardly worth the damage and inconvenience. So, how many locals would actually support a ban on these largely unnecessary nuisances? Does anyone dare ask that question? Tom Masters U.S. law specifies our cruise-ship stop Several commentators on the cruise-line problem have misidentified the reason why Canadian ports have b...