Politics

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Local leaders voice opposition to BC’s proposed infrastructure act

Robyn Bell
May 28, 2025

South Island mayors, First Nation chiefs, and MLAs have said the bill could allow new projects to skip environmental and Indigenous consultations.

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These are the candidates running in the Esquimalt byelection this Saturday

Eight candidates are vying for the seat, exceeding the number of hopefuls in the 2022 election.

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Provincial budget looks to hold the line in the face of trade war with the US

Premier David Eby says the silver lining of the tariffs is "a sense of solidarity among Canadians."

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Gender parity reached in BC’s election, but future of reproductive rights in province unclear

There will be more women than men in the upcoming BC legislative cohort but a wave of conservative winners do not support women’s reproductive choice.

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Victoria MLA in the hot seat after critical report issued

Report shows staffing crisis poses a challenge to MCFD’s ability to protect BC children in care

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Council to take next steps on Centennial Square redesign on Thursday

Robyn Bell
July 3, 2024

Relocating the fountain monoliths, adding commercial kiosks, and replacing aging trees all part of the proposed plan.

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Victoria councillors vote to further explore the benefits of Universal Basic Income

The Union of BC Municipalities will bring the debate on UBI to its annual general meeting with the support of Victoria city councillors.

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CRD pressed to come to a long-term solution for biosolids management

A resounding bio-solids management solution continues to evade the CRD leading up to provincial deadline.