Letters Aug. 24: Feeling safe at bus stops; saving the sequoia; housing project is too big The Times Colonist Aug 24, 2024 4:01 AM Aug 24, 2024 4:07 AM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message A letter writer says that a suggestion to cut down the sequoia tree as part of the redevelopment of Centennial Square makes no sense because sequoias have remarkable drought and disease resistant capabilities and incredible carbon sequestration potential. DARREN STONE, TIMES COLONIST Listen to this article 00:09:13 Douglas bus stop is no safer I was quite amazed to read that B.
C. Transit is considering taking the buses away from Pandora Avenue and telling riders to go to Douglas Street. I go to work every Saturday morning at the bus stop in front of Shoppers Drug Mart.
I watch people in the bus shelters using drugs and blowing smoke everywhere. I watch old people who have to stand because there’s nowhere to sit, shaking as they’re old and fragile. Police should be walking in that area as well.
Back in the ’90s beat cops were everywhere on Douglas and through downtown. Why are we only focusing on Pandora? I feel safer on the Pandora stop than I would at the Douglas stop most times. Nicole Moerenhout Victoria Saving the sequoia at Centennial Square Victoria’s mayor and council are pursuing the redevelopment of Centennial Square.
Much concern has already been expressed about the plan to dismantle the sculptured fountain for the in.