Author

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative

Politics

Provincial budget looks to hold the line in the face of trade war with the US

Premier David Eby says the silver lining of the tariffs is "a sense of solidarity among Canadians."

City Hall

VicPD budget increase ask comes at a hard time for the city

The 9.71% hike would coincide with an 8.83% increase in property taxes and a multi-million-dollar loan to float a new Crystal Pool.

Neighbourhoods

Small changes to Victoria bylaw could boost deconstruction sustainability

Target measures and signage change tweaks could make compliance easier and reduce confusion.

Homelessness

City says province left it out in the cold during winter weather emergency

Victoria’s mayor is calling on the province to review policy that led to the closure of its emergency operating shelter.

Infrastructure

Victoria's cruise port aims for shore power integration amid fiscal uncertainty

Not quite smooth sailing yet: Victoria’s plug-in project will require resources that are not yet secured

Marine Traffic

After years of delays, onshore power primed for Ogden Point

The biggest portion of the investment—$22.5 million—has been earmarked for Victoria to be used to install onshore power for cruise ships

Municipal

Saanich staff says the council should revisit Quadra-McKenzie plan, amid public outcry

Concerns from residents about housing density and reduced car lanes in busy areas have led staff to propose alternatives.