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First Nation in Supreme Court trying to enforce B.C. ‘duty to consult’ on mineral rights

First Nation in Supreme Court trying to enforce B.C. ‘duty to consult’ on mineral rights

Legal action seeks to overturn mineral rights claims and suspend further claim in Gitxaała territory
Victoria, Saanich mayors say amalgamation study will reveal best service-providing model

Victoria, Saanich mayors say amalgamation study will reveal best service-providing model

Work continues on organizing a diverse 48-person citizens’ assembly
Victoria police shut down goods-for-drugs operation targeting downtown businesses

Victoria police shut down goods-for-drugs operation targeting downtown businesses

VicPD seizes nearly $94,000 in stolen merchandise along with cash, drugs
Greater Victoria creek could burst with baby salmon any day

Greater Victoria creek could burst with baby salmon any day

Volunteers shift plants to keep Bowker shores healthy
Victoria-based non-profit raising awareness about prairie significance with new project

Victoria-based non-profit raising awareness about prairie significance with new project

The Habitat Acquisition Trust project is part of the Good Neighbours to Nature program
Victoria tenant who lived with asbestos exposure and ‘horrendous’ jackhammer noise awarded $30K

Victoria tenant who lived with asbestos exposure and ‘horrendous’ jackhammer noise awarded $30K

Building’s owner challenged RTB decision in court
‘What a waste’: Victoria building toppled for self-storage instead of housing

‘What a waste’: Victoria building toppled for self-storage instead of housing

Area residents called it a wasted opportunity to add density
B.C. woman ordered to give dog back to ex after ‘sharing ownership’ falls apart

B.C. woman ordered to give dog back to ex after ‘sharing ownership’ falls apart

Case a cautionary tale for couples who share pets - even after a breakup
‘Long overdue’: B.C. introducing new powers to limit emissions of new buildings

‘Long overdue’: B.C. introducing new powers to limit emissions of new buildings

Zero Carbon Step Code comes into effect May 1
BC Ferries fares could climb 9.2 per cent each of the next 4 years, CEO says they won’t

BC Ferries fares could climb 9.2 per cent each of the next 4 years, CEO says they won’t

Cap does not reflect the $500 million coming from provincial government to limit fare hikes