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Shovels in the ground signal construction start on Saanich's new fire station

The rapidly growing municipality is getting new public safety infrastructure

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Despite BC funding freeze, municipalities continue to support their public libraries

Municipal funding allows libraries to create programming and inclusive spaces for cultural celebration and learning

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Victoria International Marina raises new welcome pole

Robyn Bell
October 5, 2023

Welcome poles are often referred to as totem poles, but they are not the same

Community

Saanich, Victoria, Oak Bay directed to build 10,176 housing units

Mark Brennae
September 26, 2023

We now know how many new homes the BC government is directing the province’s most housing-starved municipalities—including Victoria, Saanich and Oak Bay—to build within the next five years.

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From the mouths of parents to the ears of babes

Mark Brennae
September 18, 2023

It's important for parents to read to their children

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Doggone debate takes 2-week break in Saanich

Mark Brennae
September 14, 2023

Dog owners say the Saanich council needs to take more than a two-week pause to assess the public’s perception of a proposal to limit areas where pets can roam freely in district parks.

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Victoria counselling centre receives funding for youth migrant services for the first time

As BC welcomes most newcomers in 60 years, many need mental-health care—and an interpreter to access it

Community

Local dad pens guide to fatherhood and mental health

Restaurateur Graham Meckling's lessons from handling a busy bar helped him navigate the chaos of a new baby