Municipal
Thank you for your service: Greater Victoria council members get parting gifts in lieu of severance benefits
Plans to let local politicians pull a pension have not made much progress since 2019
Latest Stories
A transportation planner argues that potential network benefits are ignored at our peril
The money will help preserve affordable rental housing—‘a hugely important step’ toward tackling affordability, says non-profit CEO
Families are moving to cheaper parts of the Island in search of affordable housing
Environment
Extinction Rebellion Vancouver Island ‘not ramping down’ as disruptive UK protests called off
Howard Breen, who has been arrested more than 40 times for his activism, says the local group won’t be backing down on disruptive acts
“Mostly because of the staffing issues, there's more being put on each nurse’s shoulders, with less resources available to support them,” said one Island Health nurse
The Island’s drug checking project tested 400% more samples over the holidays compared to last year
City Hall
‘No more slowing down’: How a housing motion hints at how Victoria council members see the next four years
Councillors who voted in favour feel the fall election shows Victorians want bold action on housing and beyond
