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Island Rail discussion is ‘far from done,’ CEO argues

By Martin Bauman
August 10, 2022

Restoring the service would cost hundreds of millions of dollars—but its proponents argue the price tag shouldn’t be a deterrent

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Stricter local requirements planned for new buildings’ emissions

By Cameron Welch
August 9, 2022

Zero-carbon mandates coming to Victoria, Saanich, and Central Saanich through new provincial mechanism

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‘Turned a blind eye’: US judge rules Whidbey Island growler jets broke environmental law

By Martin Bauman
August 6, 2022

The Navy says it hasn’t seen evidence the planes are bothering wildlife. Scientists say otherwise.

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

By Jimmy Thomson
August 5, 2022

The housing plan spells promise for some and raises fears for others—a division that was notably decided along generational lines

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These are the worst sidewalks in Greater Victoria, survey says

From disappearing pavement to traffic concerns, advocates call for improved infrastructure

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Nearly 200 people left without long-term counselling, after VSAC cuts back services in February

By Brishti Basu
August 2, 2022

Decision comes amid budget challenges, focus on crisis counselling services

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Victoria’s shipping container village to continue until end of March

By Martin Bauman
August 3, 2022

Supply-chain delays causing slowdown in building permanent housing