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Mark Brennae

Sports

Langford man wins Canadian and world horseshoe pitching titles

Mark Brennae
Aug 8, 2024

Tom Moffat, a retired Canada Post letter carrier more than brought the mail home, winning a Canadian championship and a world championship in the last two weeks, something he calls “a dream come true.”

Community

James Bay to get its much-asked for lowered speed limits

Mark Brennae
Aug 8, 2024

Moat said speeding often occurs on certain streets when cruise ships are in port—even when the posted limit is a robust 50 km/hr.

Crime

City investigating allegations of polluted water dumped in a creek leading into Gorge

Mark Brennae
Jul 17, 2024

Anyone caught discharging prohibited substances into the stormwater infrastructure is subject to fines of up to $1K per day

Seniors

Tenancy protections will apply to BC retirement homes

Mark Brennae
Jul 15, 2024

Calls over illegal rent hikes have doubled over the past year, BC’s official Seniors Advocate says

Council

North Saanich holds serve in latest pickleball noise salvo

Mark Brennae
Jul 9, 2024

“I just see this as plain wrong. It’s a valuable asset,” Coun. Jack McClintock tells Capital Daily.

LGBT

Victoria author explores bisexuality and polyamory in ‘Daring Decisions’

Mark Brennae
Jul 5, 2024

Gordon drew on many life experiences to delve into the world of bisexuality, homosexuality, and polyamorous relationships.

City Hall

North Saanich could be in court trouble over its decision to close Wain Park pickleball courts

Mark Brennae
Jul 5, 2024

The group said if the council doesn’t reconsider, it will move to apply the province’s judicial review laws to ask a judge to revisit the decision for serious errors or unfairness.

History

Art appraiser comes to Vic, looking for the next unnoticed treasures

Mark Brennae
Jul 3, 2024

“We're looking for people who are art enthusiasts, whether they have questions about paintings on their wall, or whether they know exactly what they have on their wall ..."