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Smart meter politicking identical to HST implementation: NDP

"It's ironic – it lines up the way the HST does," Saanich South MLA Lana Popham said. "It's a billion-dollar program and it's all been exempted from the regulatory process. It's a massive change and people don't like the idea that they don't have any say on something that's bothering them."
Foot-dragging on farmland fixes: Auditor

Foot-dragging on farmland fixes: Auditor

'Negligible progress' on steps to protect ALR
Premier wants riot trials broadcast

Premier wants riot trials broadcast

Attorney General Shirley Bond has ordered Crown prosecutors to ask judges to allow TV and radio coverage of court proceedings for those accused of participating in the Stanley Cup riot in June. But even if it happens, it will be highly restricted.

Arts spending report paints lucrative picture

First study that examines regional economic contribution of arts and culture sector

Victoria wins second award for bandstand restoration

Heritage B.C. awards the city one of three outstanding achievement awards.

House prices will keep increasing, predicts Victoria Real Estate Board president

Despite economic downturn, Greater Victoria property values hold steady

Four Esquimalt councillors stepping away from politics

Race includes one mayoral candidate, six council hopefuls
Rising costs burden families: report

Rising costs burden families: report

VITAL SIGNS: Cost of living a bigger concern for Greater Victorians than homelessness, new survey suggests
Watering the Goose

Watering the Goose

Despite being lined by thick forest and brush, and occasionally farm fields, Greater Victoria's two regional trails are a bit barren when it comes to water.
Ten Mile Point heritage home sells for $6.1 million

Ten Mile Point heritage home sells for $6.1 million

The four-bedroom house had recently been completely renovated, with a master bedroom wing added. Wiggins said woodworkers were brought from Vancouver to work on the interior renovation.