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You’re not alone: taxes are going up everywhere

Councils have reduced earlier draft tax hikes but they remain some of the highest in years.

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Victoria needs more federal and provincial help on homelessness, council says

In debate on city’s latest indoor and outdoor sheltering policies, councillors were aligned in frustration with burden on municipality

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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