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Driver who nearly hit protester found guilty of dangerous driving, assault
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The judge noted that while violence in Israel and Gaza was the backdrop to the incident, everyone in Canada has the freedom to peacefully express their perspective
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9h ago
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Victoria looks for another municipality to host Tiny Town
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Mayor Marianne Alto will write to other councils and electoral area representatives in Greater Victoria to determine if there is any interest in hosting the Caledonia Place facility starting next year
8h ago
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Victoria exceeds first-year housing target, falls short on affordability
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A city report says 1,477 net new units were completed in the first year, exceeding the target of 659 new homes
8h ago
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Canada Post workers go on strike, disrupting deliveries
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Don’t expect mail delivery on Friday: The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says approximately 55,000 workers are striking, claiming little progress has been made in the bargaining process.
#union #Canada #strike #cdnpoli #canadian #canadapost #solidarity #PostalWorkers #supportunionworkers #supportworkerunions
10h ago
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Philippine Mars plane gets ready for final run to Arizona
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The Second World War-era plane is expected to fly to its new home at the Pima Air and Space Museum the week of Nov. 18, weather permitting.
11h ago
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Alberta government reaches agreement with legal aid lawyers, law society
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EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it has signed a new five-year governance agreement with the province's legal aid lawyers.
on Sep 6
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CRD approves study of new funding model for theatres
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The Capital Regional District board endorsed the hiring of a consultant.
on Thu, 8PM
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CRD board elects Sidney mayor as new chair
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Sidney Mayor Cliff McNeil-Smith is taking over the role held by Saanich Coun. Colin Plant since 2018.
on Thu, 8AM
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CRD board to mull closer look at funding for regional arts venues
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The CRD board is considering hiring a consultant to look at new funding options for the McPherson — currently just funded by Victoria — Royal and Charlie White theatres
on Wed, 7PM
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Langford councillors 'surprised' by RCMP plan to opt out of regional policing
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The RCMP made the decision without consulting with the city, Langford staff told council.
on Wed, 7PM
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Saanich to start requiring energy-performance reports for large buildings
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Council unanimously endorsed a motion this week requiring energy-use reports for buildings over 30,000 square feet starting in 2026
on Wed, 1AM
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City of Victoria went over budget for CFL game, but says it was worth it
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The city’s contributions totalled $491,500, much more than the original commitment of $350,000
on Tue, 10PM
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Trevor Hancock: We need to investigate links between chemical industry, governments
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Health Canada and its Pesticide Management Regulatory Agency see industry and its trade secrets as more worthy of protection than the health of Canadians and their environment
on Sun, 1PM
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Victoria council calls on Saanich to create more shelter space
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Coun. Jeremy Caradonna said the city is frustrated that Saanich is bigger than Victoria, has more industrial land and warehouses, yet has not “stepped up to the plate”
on Nov 8
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Two historic Oak Bay homes coming down on Bankers' Row on Beach Drive
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One of the homes was once owned by members of the Ross family of Butchart Gardens fame
on Nov 8
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Comment: Thoughts on Trump's stunning victory
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Trump’s victory is part of a rightward trend in democracies across the world.
on Nov 7
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Central Saanich to reconsider sending housing proposal to public hearing
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Central Saanich councillors initially voted 3-3 on sending the proposal to a public hearing, which meant the motion failed, but Coun. Sarah Riddell was on leave at the time.
on Nov 7
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Langford considers $35M purchase of aquatic centre from Westhills
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On Monday, council received an offer from Westhills to sell the building and 186 spaces in a parking lot across the street. Now it’s asking residents to weigh in
on Nov 6
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Monique Keiran: Study finds LNG's greenhouse-gas footprint worse than coal
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LNG has a greenhouse-gas footprint that is 33 per cent worse than coal when processing and shipping are considered, the study found
on Nov 5
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CRD approves provisional $872M budget; average property owner to pay $38 more
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CRD chair Colin Plant said the district and municipalities have no choice but to increase taxes, since they can’t run deficits
on Nov 4
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Byelections in the cards after three Island municipal councillors elected as MLAs
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Three municipal councillors on Vancouver Island were elected to provincial office in the 2024 provincial election, which triggers byelections for local government in the new year.
on Nov 4
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Saanich asked to reconsider sheltering-in-parks policy
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Some parents have suggested it makes no sense to allow sheltering in parks that are used by children for sports, and that the sheltering policy as it stands is far too lenient.
on Nov 4
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Langford puts famed trolleys on the block
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The buses need repair and only one of them can be driven.
on Nov 4
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It’s hard to dig yourself out of homelessness when you’re living in a shelter, even without substance-use or mental-health problems.
on Nov 4
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More fences installed as City of Victoria works to end Pandora encampment
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The fencing, which has cost around $10,000, will remain for the foreseeable future.
on Nov 4
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Early-result mistake for Green candidate due to human error: Elections B.C.
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On election night, with 27 of 29 polls reporting, Elections B.C.’s website erroneously showed the Greens’ Lisa Gunderson ahead of the Conservative candidate because of a data-entry error
on Nov 1
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Deer snagged in netting for cull rescued by Sidney Islanders
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In both cases, the animals were exhausted from thrashing around to get out of the netting and could have died a slow, painful death, said Wendy Ord
on Oct 30
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$300-million proposal for Mayfair Lanes site wins Saanich council backing
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The development will feature three towers ranging from 21 to 24 storeys, 555 rental residential units, commercial space and a Real Canadian Superstore outlet
on Oct 30
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Rustad says Island candidate who made 'offensive' remarks won't run again for party
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Marina Sapozhnikov, B.C. Conservative candidate for Juan de Fuca-Malahat, made disparaging remarks about Indigenous people.
on Oct 30
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Pushback: How a Victoria doctor saved his city from 1918 flu despite overwhelming pressure
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Dr. Arthur G. Price faced pressure from both the religious and business communities to reverse his ban on public gathering, but his measures resulted in Victoria having less than half the mortality rate of Vancouver
on Oct 29
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Last ship visit set for Wednesday as Victoria cruise season winds up
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The Norwegian Jewel is set to be in Victoria from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. with more than 2,300 passengers
on Oct 29
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Victoria library staffer told to choose between job and child care will get human rights hearing
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A Greater Victoria Public Library staffer who was told to choose between her job or picking up her child from after-school care on time will get a hearing with the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal.
on Oct 29
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Eight new pickleball courts to open in Nanaimo’s Beban Park
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A grand opening event is set for Thursday for the new courts, which replace courts at Beaufort Park that had generated complaints
on Oct 28
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B.C. Conservative candidate uses racist slur for Indigenous Peoples in interview
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Conservative Leader John Rustad has condemned the statements by Marina Sapozhnikov, the party’s candidate in Juan de Fuca-Malahat
on Oct 26
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Cyclist killed in Central Saanich bike event was provincial, national champion
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The death of 41-year-old Lindsay Burgess has rocked the cycling community
on Oct 26
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Council backs car-free six-storey rental to replace Broughton parking lot
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No on-site parking is proposed for the project put forward by Fort Properties
on Oct 25
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Victoria's draft budget has 12.17% tax hike; councillors looking for ways to cut
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Early proposal for Victoria has $365.6 million operating budget and $94.6 million capital budget.
on Oct 25
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Victoria condo owners seek compensation for property-value drop due to new rental rules
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The owners of 22 strata units argue legislation limiting the strata units’ use amounts to expropriation
on Oct 24
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Saanich drafts plan mapping out future of Quadra and McKenzie corridors
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The draft plan includes redesigning McKenzie Avenue to include rapid transit, active transportation and mixed-use commercial hubs
on Oct 23
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Vancouver Island remains an NDP stronghold, with some green and blue in the mix
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Preliminary B.C. election results show the NDP winning 12 of 15 seats on Vancouver Island, with at least one Conservative elected and one Green.
on Oct 20
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Man accused of assault with car near legislature protest lacked intent: defence
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Christopher Sura Johnson, who is on trial for assault with a weapon and dangerous driving in connection with the Dec. 3 incident, made a momentary lapse in judgement, his lawyer says
on Oct 19
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Plan for six-storey rental to replace landmark Turner building gets council backing
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The 55-unit rental project would include a public plaza on Birch Street
on Oct 18
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'I was unhinged': Man accused of driving at protester says he was angry but not trying to hit anyone
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Christopher Sura Johnson, 40, took the stand Thursday to tell the court what led to the Dec. 3, 2023, incident, which was captured on video and shared on social media
on Oct 18
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Town centre planned for area around new Cowichan hospital
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Development of the area around Bell McKinnon Road south of Herd Road, currently largely rural, would boost the number of homes in the municipality by more than 40 per cent
on Oct 17
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Saanich looking for private partner to redevelop operations-centre land
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The goal is for the district to retain ownership of the site at McKenzie Avenue and Borden Street, which would include municipal services as well as rental housing
on Oct 17
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Qualicum Beach pool expansion going to referendum next spring
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The project would almost triple the size of the facility, which was built in 1995, to close to 30,500 square feet
on Oct 17
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Public can have say on CRD proposal on water costs
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The charges come when a development is at the subdivision or building-permit stage.
on Oct 17
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Trial begins for man accused of driving at pro-Palestine protester
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Christopher Sura Johnson pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving and assault with a weapon in connection with a Dec. 3, 2023, altercation at the B.C. legislature that was caught on video and shared on social media
on Oct 17
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Saanich to limit size of homes on farmland to 4,300 square feet
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One of the district’s goals is to slow sharp increases in the cost of agricultural land, which makes it difficult to acquire land for farming
on Oct 16
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Saanich approves 93-unit housing project in Gordon Head
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Saanich council voted 7-2 in favour of going forward with the apartment and townhouse complex at the corner of Gordon Head and Feltham roads
on Oct 10