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Proposed charges will cost Saanich housing affordability

Proposed charges will cost Saanich housing affordability

The head of the association representing home builders in the Greater Victoria region says the municipality runs the risk of alienating the industry and undermining housing affordability if it pushes ahead with new charges.
CREA reports June home sales down 10.7% from year ago, but up from May

CREA reports June home sales down 10.7% from year ago, but up from May

The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in June were down 10.7 per cent compared with a year ago.
Beacon Hill off to Little League provincials after big win in district final

Beacon Hill off to Little League provincials after big win in district final

Victoria team goes 7-0 for the week in Central Saanich, beats host team 10-1 in final
Tens of thousands give heroes’ welcome to Croatia team

Tens of thousands give heroes’ welcome to Croatia team

Euphoria gave way to a mixture of disappointment and pride for Croatia fans after their national team lost to France in its first ever World Cup final.
Former NHL goalie Ray Emery drowns in Lake Ontario

Former NHL goalie Ray Emery drowns in Lake Ontario

Police say the 35-year-old’s death appears to be a ‘case of misadventure’
Air quality statement warns of smoky air for Kamloops area

Air quality statement warns of smoky air for Kamloops area

Environment ministry says area on north side of Thompson River may be affected by wildfire smoke
Pussy Riot claims on-field protest at World Cup final

Pussy Riot claims on-field protest at World Cup final

Russian protest group claimed responsibility after four people ran onto field in police uniforms
Fans party on Montreal streets after French World Cup win

Fans party on Montreal streets after French World Cup win

To city is home to nearly 57,000 French nationals
LOCAL FLAVOUR: South Island expecting a bumper berry crop

LOCAL FLAVOUR: South Island expecting a bumper berry crop

It’s berry time in Saanich. My raspberries are getting plump and ripe and I am thinking it’s going to be a good year. I thought I would find out how things were going for our local berry farmers this season and I am pleased to let you know the outlook is for a delicious summer ahead.
Almost every part of Canada’s largest national park deteriorating: federal study

Almost every part of Canada’s largest national park deteriorating: federal study

Drawing on decades of research — the report lists 50 pages of citations