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Mark Brennae

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.

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.

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.

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 ..."

Community

CRD ponders pilot project: safety equipment on area beaches

Mark Brennae
Jun 27, 2024

The CRD quotes the Lifesaving Society's estimate that it could cost approximately $270K per beach to staff lifeguards from May through September or $1.35M for lifeguards on the region’s five busiest beaches.

Policing

VicPD officers use dangerous driving tactics: reports

Mark Brennae
Jun 26, 2024

A BC Civil Liberties Association spokesperson calls the incidents concerning.

City Hall

James Bay residents want gas station renos put in high gear

Mark Brennae
Jun 24, 2024

The closest gas station is the Shell on Esquimalt, over the Johnson Street Bridge, 2.1 km away. The Petro-Can in Fairfield by Ross Bay Cemetery is a 3km+ drive.

Housing

Victoria studio apartments going up for prisoners getting out

Mark Brennae
Jun 19, 2024

28 studio apartments will be dedicated to those looking for a fresh start after leaving a correctional institution.