Opinion

Up until now, what happened in Victoria stayed in Victoria - at least in terms of many expenses clocked up by MLAs. Theoretically, there was a system in place for vetting of expenses.

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "Off-leash problem probed," News, May 14.

In a photo of stiff men in stiff Victorian suits, he is the only one in motion.

Every part of my DNA tells me to pay off our mortgage as soon as possible and that is certainly a key to financial independence. However, there may be reasons why you should set up a Home Equity Back-Up Plan (HEBUP), even if your home is clear title.

The Editor, Re: "Hands off our $26 M: Trustees," News, April 30.

The Editor, Re: "Time to stop fencing around theft issue," News, May 9. When it comes to stealing from community gardens, it's a problem that exists across cultures, communities, and cities.

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "Time to stop fencing around theft issue," News, May 9.

You can get a lot of thinking done while waiting in a long line at an ATM machine. Statistics may come into clear focus when they're formed up in a line in front of you.

Our story in last Friday's paper about stealing from community gardens has generated plenty of reaction.

Richmond Hill, Ont. - The Editor, Re: "Example not to follow," Column, May 9.