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In defence of copyright

In defence of copyright

I couldn't disagree more with your editorial slight on the local artist who is standing up for her work. The fact that you have already tried and convicted her before the facts have been heard by a judge is wrong in every way.
Out for a quick buck

Out for a quick buck

I believe Jennifer Pighin is out of line in suing the games and the dealerships. Through them she got major exposure and attention and now she wants to sue them. That is not right.
A simpler approach

A simpler approach

I saw the articles in the Monday, May 25 paper today about GMO foods and Monsanto and have a few comments.
Tears are not enough

Tears are not enough

Highway of Tears, the Matt Smiley-directed documentary about the missing and murdered women along Highway 16 and across central and northern B.C., is a beautiful and tragic film, showcasing strength and perseverance, as well as grief and loss.
Passive-aggressive obstruction

Passive-aggressive obstruction

Lightning flashed over Victoria on Friday, but I sacrificed a goat and it went away.
Good Cheer Club still making a difference after 93 years

Good Cheer Club still making a difference after 93 years

Recently I met many of the members of the Good Cheer Club at their semi-annual fundraising garage sale.
Integrity key to success

Integrity key to success

The great English writer William Shakespeare tells us, "It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves." In other words, we determine our own success, it has nothing to do with luck.
Operation Small Raised Garden Bed

Operation Small Raised Garden Bed

For the first time ever, I am trying my hand at vegetable gardening. When my husband and I lived in Victoria, for years we lived in a series of apartments and condos until we eventually traded up to a full-sized house with a yard.
More like a promise ring

More like a promise ring

In her weekly mail out, Minister Shirley Bond wrote: "This week, our government signed a memorandum of understanding with Pacific NorthWest LNG that sets out the steps leading toward ratification of a project development agreement between government
Life is forever changed

Life is forever changed

Out of the gate on this letter let me just say that the state that my teeth are currently in is 100 per cent my fault. I dislike going to the dentist and the neglect over the years has made me lose a lot of teeth.