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Indigenous mineral interests protected as province modernizes mineral tenure act

‘If you want to mine here, we have to … keep our lands and waters healthy’ – Ehattesaht Chief

Mar 7, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Immigrants assets, not liabilities, says Victoria advocacy group

Immigrants coming to Victoria have bought education, work experience, and additional tax revenues

Mar 7, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

‘Successful’ Esquimalt building revitalization program renewed for 2024

Businesses are given a reimbursement grant for façade improvements

Mar 7, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

More lawsuits filed against buyers in Victoria’s Vivid building, total at 22

Province’s suits allege wealthy buyers took advantage of affordable housing program

Mar 7, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

Victoria’s single-use item bylaw held up by nearly year-long ministry review

City awaits approval on plan to require only reusable products for dine-in services

Mar 7, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

Parents ‘cautiously optimistic’ about B.C. budget’s dyslexia supports

The budget is providing $30 million for screenings but parents worry some kids won’t receive help

Mar 7, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Provincial funding for school expenses to help B.C. families

Each school district in B.C. will receive a minimum of $100,000

Mar 6, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Esquimalt council hears public opinion on proposed 26-storey high-rise

GMC Projects are asking for a development and development variance permit

Mar 6, 2024 4:15 PM Read more >

Victoria affordable housing units bought by wealthy investors, lawsuits allege

Vivid building was supposed to be for middle income buyers, accused say program requirements met

Mar 6, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

Driver busted going almost double highway speed in View Royal

The vehicle was caught travelling at 165 km/hr in the 90km/hr speed zone

Mar 6, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >