Letters: Concerns about water, transit and education

Readers respond to a water-shortage editorial and report that a new local transit system cost about $20.4 million and has produced service problems.

Several letters to the paper respond to recent coverage and local changes with personal observations and concerns. One writer says an editorial on global water shortages prompted unease and a reminder to value and use water responsibly. Another letter reports problems with a new Winnipeg transit system, noting an estimated taxpayer cost of $20.4 million and reduced accessibility for some riders. A third writer cites John Wiens' view on the importance of Grade 12 graduation and questions an increased emphasis on social sciences in schooling. Key points: - A writer reports feeling unsettled after an editorial on global water shortages and emphasizes careful use of water for drinking, cleaning and power generation. - A writer says the new transit system cost about $20.4 million and reports that service changes have harmed accessibility, particularly in winter months. - A writer references John Wiens' argument for Grade 12 completion and expresses concern about the role of social-science training in education. Summary: Writers connect personal reactions to broader issues of resource stewardship, public services and schooling. One letter calls for a public review of the transit changes; whether such a formal inquiry will take place is undetermined at this time.