Duty calls
The instantaneous outpouring of love and support for the family who lost all of their material possessions in Wednesday’s fire [“Community rallies after fire,” October 5] has affirmed our own deep love and respect for the Powell River community.
We cannot thank their friends, colleagues, neighbours and even complete (but no longer) strangers enough. In very short order, these amazing folks made sure they have brand new clothing, food, a roof over their heads, a GoFundMe page and a fundraising event, all while they get their bearings and create a new home for themselves and their wonderful dog.
If anything else good is to come out of this tragedy, it is our sincere hope all the individual fire services from Lund to Saltery Bay agree to work together as needs arise.
Our own fire services, from Metchosin to Sooke to Port Renfrew, many of which are volunteer, do that each and every time duty calls, without a moment’s hesitation.
John and Helene Harrison
Shirley, BC
Outrageous treatment
Thank you for printing the article [“Seniors take stand on meals,” September 28] by Dave Brindle. It is so very refreshing to see that investigative reporting is still alive.
The way seniors are being treated at these facilities is outrageous and why Vancouver Coastal Health allows a company like Sodexo to supply them is beyond common sense.
It takes just a few minutes of online research to see Sodexo’s track record is horrible: racial and gender discrimination, food safety, poor management and bullying in the work place is commonplace, globally and nationally, causing them to lose contracts and face investigations and lawsuits. Widespread corruption has been found time and time again.
Why is Vancouver Coastal Heath in partnership with a corporation with such a deplorable reputation and track record?
Patrick and Heather Stanley
Sechelt, BC
Unrealistic option
After reading the article in the Peak about the Inn at Westview [“Councillors call for Inn at Westview to be taken down”], I cannot believe Jack Barr would think the government (BC Housing) would even think of putting money into this building, unless he has some connection.
If the government has the money, it would make more sense to invest in the old Olive Devaud site. It is unrealistic for the government to think a private corporation could provide this type of housing. We need more low-cost housing like Life Cycle Housing on Ontario Avenue.
When did City of Powell River become a bank and loan corporation for tearing down a building? Does that mean any homeowner who cannot afford to take down their home can receive a loan from the city?
Lorna Clark
Ontario Avenue
