Opinion

What started out as an election nobody seemed to want has turned into one of the more exciting campaigns in recent years. What has caused all the buzz? It seems to be voter engagement.

Go vote The Canadian democratic process can work for you and your community [“Riding becomes battle between nine,” April 20].

by Robin Kenyon, Don Hubbard and Jane Gregory Recently, we have watched and read the local news regarding Vancouver Island University (VIU) and the Vancouver Island University Faculty Association’s efforts to obtain an agreement through the collectiv

Go green. Sustainable living. Organic. Natural. Eco-friendly. Environmentally sound. Renewable. Carbon footprint. Buy local. There are many catch phrases that have seeped into our daily lexicon over the last 10 or even five years.

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Pay attention in school zones I’m writing as a parent to remind everyone of the importance of paying attention and having patience when driving around our schools [“Time to slow down,” September 8, 2010].

by Sharon Ciarniello I have attended the three public meetings on rezoning the old arena site [“Council selects library site,” March 9].

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During each election campaign there is considerable discussion around how to engage young people. They have an even lower percentage of turnout than other age categories.

It must surely be to the relief of everyone involved that students returned to classes this week at Vancouver Island University (VIU) after a month-long strike and the looming threat of a cancelled semester.