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UVic hosts open house to clarify parkade plans

UVic hosts open house to clarify parkade plans

An open house Thursday (Sept. 8) will focus on UVic’s planned Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special Abilities, which currently includes the parking garage.

Dunahee awarded Order of B.C.

Victoria woman recognized for work to prevent child abduction
'Mental anguish' on rise for jail guards

'Mental anguish' on rise for jail guards

Overcrowding causing more stress in already dangerous job: union

Saanich councillors head to Victoria City Hall for historic meeting

The council meeting is open to the public. It begins at 4 p.m. in council chambers at #1 Centennial Square, Victoria. While the meeting isn't expected to be controversial it will mark the first time the two largest municipalities in the region have held a joint meeting.

Hefty transit report offers big picture on light rail

The report encompasses several volumes that provide details on population and employment growth, present and future travel patterns in the region, an evaluation of the selected alignment for the light-rail system between downtown Victoria and the West Shore, details on the LRT technology recommendation and the public consultation process involved

Steep fines for speeding in school zones

Anyone caught speeding in a school zone faces a minimum fine of $196. That number increases with the speed of the vehicle, up to as much as $483.

Maples beat out oaks, though consultant says SD61 making a mistake

Seamus Howley, director of facilities for the Greater Victoria School District confirmed that seismic upgrading and renovations at the school led to the removal of the dying trees. Their trunks were also in decay, as outlined in a Feb. 28 removal permit issued to the school district.

Rental building incentives considered

Incentives such as tax breaks and parking reductions to encourage new construction of rental buildings, find a receptive audience at Victoria city council

Police briefs: Woman allegedly sexual assaulted by intruders

90 year old tricked out of $200,000; Graffiti defaces Conservatory
Posties apologize for poor service

Posties apologize for poor service

Letter carrier union says improvements must come from Canada Post