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Wildfires

BC Legislators in the hot seat to respond to a firefighting crisis

The BCGEU warns legislators they may not be able to meet the demands of the next wildfire season

Wildlife

Langford and Sooke have gone to the birds

Sooke and Langford have joined other Vancouver Island communities on BC Bird Trail’s list of experiences

Council

Sidney adopts its first accessibility plan at its council meeting

After a series of consultations, the Town of Sidney releases its Accessibility Plan to the public

Housing

Victoria developer asks to break housing affordability deal made last summer

902 Foul Bay is back in Victoria City Council’s order of business. Again.

Long-term care

New report shows improvements needed in LTC for personal care and socialization

Robyn Bell
November 16, 2023

Care homes are falling behind on bathing frequency and engaging activities for residents

Policing

Victoria and Esquimalt councils review 2024 police budget

Robyn Bell
November 16, 2023

The budget could increase up to $6M if province approves rejected items from 2023

Housing

Mission or market? Churches are not always on the right side of the housing crisis.

With fewer people attending church, religious communities across the country are making decisions about what to do with their assets.