In response to Robert Oliphant's column ("Drug switch puts cash before patients," Aug. 12) I'd like to give the facts about PharmaCare's decision to change which DPP-4 inhibitor drugs it covers for diabetics.

While the New Democratic Party and its ferries critic lament the state of B.C.'s shipbuilding industry ('Workers in Poland, not B.C., will benefit from ferry-building deal,' July 29, 2014), our government is pleased with the progress made by this important industry in the last number of years.

I wish to respond to your story ("Health Care Costs Worry Seniors").

The Cariboo Connector Program is extremely important for industry in Northern B.C. and families who rely on Highway 97 for their livelihoods.

Emergency Social Services (ESS) is a provincial emergency response program, which offers those services required to preserve the well-being of people affected by an emergency or disaster.

If you reside in an area that is experiencing wildfires with a potential for evacuation alerts or orders, there are some things you can do to prepare that will make this stressful time a little easier to manage.

Every year, gaming revenues generate hundreds of millions of dollars that the Government of British Columbia invests in providing key services, including health care and education, for all citizens and communities throughout the province.

As we look ahead to the 2014 General Local Elections on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, we can reflect on how fortunate we are, as British Columbians, to live in a strong democracy where all citizens can participate in elections freely and fairly.

I wish to respond to your editorial of June 24 ("Mental health costs offloaded").

The British Columbia Teachers' Federation (BCTF) has initiated a full withdrawal of non-essential services, which is expected to impact the last nine days of school and possibly summer programs.