Letters Aug. 11: A poorly drafted business case for new Belleville terminal; fix the square, keep the fountain; future of that sturdy
Belleville terminal case raises many questions The business case for the $303.9 million Belleville terminal project on the B.C, government website raises issues that should concern taxpayers.
5. The discussion on alternative ways to meet the project requirements is very thin. In fact, the section is shorter than the sections on gender-based analysis and child care. Note that the section on labour objectives runs to two pages. Tell the stories associated with all of it — the positive and the negative. Help Victoria become vibrant again.
Could this possibly be an admission by current council and staff, albeit only indirectly and silently made, that that ping-pong table was a dumb and embarrassing idea!?Ping-pong table belongs at Beacon Hill As I work near the corners of Douglas, Humboldt and Burdett, I have noticed our ping-pong table was removed at its location on Humboldt to give room for the present construction of the Telus building.
If the city is determined to go down the electric vehicle path, should not the money be spent on vehicles that are intended to operate full time on the road? While concerns about the region’s often-cloudy weather linger, successful ou tdoor pools in Southern Ontario operating for four months or more offer insights.
Or perhaps the under-used gravel patch on Beacon Hill Park, where attendees could relax in a hot tub while gazing out at the Olympic Mountains.
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