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Cop out: former VicPD chief Del Manak not running for mayor

Your Sooke byelection candidates

Understanding government: What keeps Canada democratic—and independent?

Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke candidates answer 8 questions

Cowichan-Malahat-Langford candidates answer 8 questions about local issues

Saanich-Gulf Islands candidates answer key questions ahead of federal election

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Federal election 2025: Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke riding

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Federal election 2025: Saanich-Gulf Islands riding

Federal election 2025: Victoria riding

Amid economic uncertainty, throne speech accentuates unity, provincial resolve

First Flag Day event didn't quite go as planned

Taking the plunge: Victorians vote Yes to a new Crystal Pool

British Columbia’s 31st lieutenant-governor sworn into office

Sonia Furstenau steps down as leader of the BC Greens

Top South Island issues addressed in BC’s new ministry mandate letters

John Horgan: sports fan, leader, and dad about town remembered

BC NDP & Greens sign governance deal

Former premier John Horgan dies of cancer at 65

South Island election results—including some that could decide BC's direction

With so many struggling, which party is promising to put people first?

Electoral tradition is not a crystal ball for election outcomes in the CRD

Provincial party leaders square off in ‘civil’ and lone TV debate

Esquimalt-Colwood Conservative candidate says someone is stealing his campaign signs

The provincial election is Oct. 19: find out more before you vote

Rustad’s comments on asylum seekers ignite politicized fear-mongering

Inflation and aging infrastructure add percentage points to taxes for Saanich

BC government’s throne speech promises to help homebuyers and renters

Langford councillor 'harassed' by 'disgruntled' citizen, mayor says

The Victoria-Saanich citizens’ assembly getting into first gear

Parks, arts, housing—and maybe even light rail: Victoria councillors say city is eyeing big, sustainable moves

Saanich's dog-leash bylaw is ready to go for a walk

Parmar becomes Langford – Juan de Fuca MLA as landslide keeps Horgan’s seat in NDP hands

New Greater Victoria riding and changes to current boundaries recommended for next BC election

Sidney is redesigning its corporate logo

North Saanich councillor resigns after calling mayor 'Mr. Hitler' in meeting

Saanich councillor requests leave for overseas research on fight against illegal fishing

Photos: Meet the people behind the scenes at the BC legislature building

Most of the top spending candidates elected in last Victoria election, except in the race for mayor

Victoria finally finds the Missing Middle

Creative houseplex proposal moves ahead as Victoria council prioritizes housing over parking

BC announced 395 new childcare spots in April—only a fraction are nearing completion

Beyond Van Gogh exhibit inches closer to opening in Victoria after rocky start

From church tax breaks to income-tested speeding tickets, a Saanich councillor has ‘transformative’ motions to bring to the provincial stage

‘There should be a budget item for this park’: Burnside-Gorge hoping for Arbutus Park investment this year

Thank you for your service: Greater Victoria council members get parting gifts in lieu of severance benefits

‘No more slowing down’: How a housing motion hints at how Victoria council members see the next four years

‘The most impact as quickly as possible’: Victoria to consider motion on parking minimums, multi-unit dwellings

Losing the training wheels: Victoria councillors hope to hit the ground running in 2023

‘Truly awesome’: What the first months on Victoria council have been like

Youngest Victoria councillors working two jobs to keep up with living costs

‘There's a feistiness to the community:’ Q&A with Esquimalt mayor Barb Desjardins

Closed council meetings are routine. They can also be lightning rods for public ire

What does a reporter have to do to get a little local government transparency in Greater Victoria?

Government-affiliated group casts a shadow over Chinese student dissent at UVic

A final decision on Missing Middle is coming, but not until the new year

View Royal to prohibit camping in all parks but one—and new bylaw wording prohibits it there too

Council comparison: How easy is it to keep an eye on council chambers from the comfort of home?

In Eby, municipalities see a potential housing ally

Key change: Alto and new council take their oaths of office

'Time to let go': Lisa Helps leaves public life after eight years as Victoria’s mayor

‘I believe Victoria is a city and that’s a good thing’: Alto aims for transformation with intent

As the election drew to a close, a Langford campaign scrambled for answers on election rules

Election analysis: Marianne Alto is Victoria's next mayor—and Stew Young is ousted in Langford

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Mental health and amalgamation dominate Victoria candidates’ policing priorities

Candidates agree there's a lack of housing—but where and how to build it is another story

Students sparse at UVic early municipal voting despite efforts to encourage youth vote

Capital Daily's 2022 municipal election coverage

What can municipalities do to attract health-care workers? Greater Victoria candidates have ideas

Get to know who’s running for your local school board

A Langford challenger offered freezies at an event. Then she received a letter from the election officer warning of vote-buying

What Greater Victoria candidates say about young people—and who they think young people are

Council candidates near consensus on mental health support and safe supply—and divided on involuntary treatment

What are they running for? A local government explainer

UPDATED: VIVA Victoria fires communications manager over allegations of sending misleading ‘Island Health’ email

‘Bold’ Eby housing proposal finds approval among Victoria politicians

Most municipal candidates own homes, live locally and are over 40, according to responses from 103 candidates

Three mayoral hopefuls pitch their policies during Victoria Downtown Residents Association debate

Local governments need to step up on affordable and supportive housing, non-profit coalition says

Victoria council to debate John A. MacDonald statue and 902 Foul Bay Road rezoning

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Island rail investment, free transit for some teens, and the right to clotheslines: final resolutions from the Union of BC Municipalities convention

Victoria mayoral candidates present their twists on incentives for healthcare workers

UBCM delegates vote down vacancy control study, back other housing measures in Whistler

A new ‘non-partisan’ slate in Victoria's election has extensive ties to the People's Party of Canada

Missing middle decision punted to next council

BC caps rent increase to 2%, bumps up climate credit and family benefit as part of cost of living relief package

No rules, considerable consequences: the difficult issue of council pay and diversity in public office

Missing Middle public hearing comes to a close after 11 hours

Council roundup: Police calls, pay raises, and Cadboro controversy

What does the NDP leadership race mean for housing affordability?

Capital region ripe for amalgamated police service, Victoria and Esquimalt mayors say

Rebecca Mersereau can’t afford to live the life she wants in Saanich

Esquimalt wants out of shared policing agreement with Victoria

Council roundup: Park plans, public hearings, health-care housing, and more

Should non-residents get to vote in Victoria's election?

How a 6.4-acre plot of Island land led to a defamation lawsuit—and a split council

A raucous hearing—and generational divide—as Victoria City Council listens on Missing Middle initiative