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

By Shannon Waters
January 8, 2023

Councillors who voted in favour feel the fall election shows Victorians want bold action on housing and beyond

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

By Shannon Waters
December 19, 2022

Our municipal affairs reporter is filing freedom of information requests with every municipality in Greater Victoria. Game on.

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

By Shannon Waters
October 27, 2022

A mire of conflicting jurisdictions and confusing answers from authorities point to a gap in elections law enforcement

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See full Victoria election results

By Capital Daily Staff
October 15, 2022

Meet the new mayors, councillors and school trustees across Greater Victoria

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Capital Daily's 2022 municipal election coverage

By Capital Daily Staff
October 13, 2022

For weeks, we've been reporting on issues at the centre of this year's local elections—and candidates' thoughts on those topics. Now we've updated it with what has changed following the election

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

At a forum attended by 15 candidates, public safety discussions exposed a wide gulf in plans and priorities

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

By Shannon Waters
September 7, 2022

Voting for higher salaries puts councils in an awkward position while low wages can be a barrier to diverse representation