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Victoria ranks 11th in North America’s most open cities list

Index measures how accessible municipal data is to public

Mar 27, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

University of Victoria Student Society calls on Saanich to fully fund its 2021 climate actions

UVSS says council shouldn’t procrastinate funding what it called critical climate action plan work

Mar 27, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >

Island Health issues warning following significant jump in COVID-19 cases among 20-39-year-olds

Health authority calls for adherence to public safety orders, avoiding indoor gatherings

Mar 27, 2021 9:54 AM Read more >

Sidney council narrowly approves funding for business development manager

Debate before 4-3 vote revolves around questions of accountability, effectiveness

Mar 27, 2021 8:55 AM Read more >

Controversial condos rejected by Saanich council in tight vote

Raymond Street South proposal opposed by residents wanting to preserve public assembly zoning

Mar 27, 2021 5:20 AM Read more >

North Saanich cuts proposed tax increase to 2.84 per cent

Coun. Brett Smyth tells residents to ‘suck it up’ when it comes to taxes

Mar 27, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >

Greater Victoria youth gather for Kids vs. Racism

Local teen organized Sunday’s rally to battle racism head on with youth

Mar 26, 2021 4:30 PM Read more >

Court decision on Fairy Creek blockades injunction postponed

Rally planned for Saturday in Victoria

Mar 26, 2021 4:20 PM Read more >

Pandemic doesn’t stop the PARTY program for Island students

Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth going online for Island students this year

Mar 26, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

CRD board approves 1.76 per cent bump in 2021 budget

Impact of increase on Greater Victoria taxpayers likely to be modest as well

Mar 26, 2021 3:30 PM Read more >