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Driving sometimes is condition of employment

Dear editor, Just go a little easy on "you're not allowed a driving licence until your 20th birthday."

Ottawa's retreat from Kyoto sending bad message

Local governments are increasingly making efforts to reduce their environmental footprints, especially where it involves greenhouse gases.

Reckless driving, not drivers' ages, is the real issue

Dear editor, The writer "Name Withheld — If I had a Magic Wand seems to have an attitude problem concerning age and driving ability.

Safety not the real issue regarding Cape Lazo trees

Dear editor, The issue at Cape Lazo is not safety vs. trees/birds.

Granting writer anonymity was a bad call

Dear editor, I understand, in some cases, that a special request for anonymity in letters to the editor might be granted.

No trees inhabited by great blue herons will be cut or topped

Dear editor, Your readers are undoubtedly aware of the activity related to the topping and cutting of trees near the Comox aerodrome.

Back to drawing board with homelessness political football

Dear editor, It was unsettling to learn our new mayor is relying on data for homelessness by turning to on-the-street hearsay accounts.

Senior resents 'monster imposed on us'

Dear editor, Thank you, Mary Gellatly, for your comments about ICBC.

More acute care beds needed at Comox hospital

Dear editor, It is now over a year since the creation of the transition unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Some suggestions to increase safety, reduce congestion on roads

Dear editor, I applaud Sharon Lacey's letter to the Record (Dec. 14), titled Driving a privilege, not a right.