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B.C. VIEWS: NDP moving to massive expansion of nanny state

B.C. VIEWS: NDP moving to massive expansion of nanny state

$10-a-day daycare, tax subsidy for parents at heart of poverty plan
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Mommy’s Inside Voice: Mourning the loss of friends

Mommy’s Inside Voice: Mourning the loss of friends

Motherhood can take its toll on friendships
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EDITORIAL: Transit upgrades focus on commuter concerns

EDITORIAL: Transit upgrades focus on commuter concerns

BC Transit is embracing technology to make getting around Greater Victoria easier for commuters. Transit is taking steps to eliminate some of the obstacles that prevent many from becoming regular transit riders.
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LETTER: Door closing on student renters in Saanich

LETTER: Door closing on student renters in Saanich

It is encouraging to see that Saanich Council is willing to review the bedroom bylaw. Current building statistics demonstrate that Saanich has fallen behind and could receive a failing grade. Administration has done enough studying. It’s now time to pass the examination. Saanich’s economy is expected to grow due to expanded educational facilities along with our residents’ longevity. Also, Saanich has become a retirement destination.
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LETTER: Bylaws useless unless they are enforced

LETTER: Bylaws useless unless they are enforced

The clearing of sidewalks of snow and ice has been the poorest I can remember in Central Saanich.
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LETTER: Oak Bay’s aging infrastructure must be top priority for council

LETTER: Oak Bay’s aging infrastructure must be top priority for council

I realize that there are many aspects of Oak Bay’s governance requiring immediate attention (a housing strategy and necessary bylaws, review of the 2014 Official Community Plan, improved public engagement, rework of the terms of reference of our commissions and Advisory Design Panel, asset management, implementing development cost charges, etc.)
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LETTER: Abuse of BC Transit drivers should result in jail time

LETTER: Abuse of BC Transit drivers should result in jail time

In reference to the article BC Transit to install barriers to protect drivers , I am enraged that such installations are necessary.
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LETTER: Thank you for the helping hand

LETTER: Thank you for the helping hand

On a recent Thursday afternoon I went grocery shopping and came out with two heavy bags.
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LETTER: Time to turn off the switch on Saanich’s power outages

LETTER: Time to turn off the switch on Saanich’s power outages

Power outages in Saanich are becoming far too commonplace and are a great threat to both life and the lifestyle of residents. Having multiple power outages in the course of a day or two as a result of a storm is outrageous, and totally unacceptable.
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LETTER: More policing will hurt marginalized communities

LETTER: More policing will hurt marginalized communities

Crime rates have decreased in Victoria over the last decade, yet our city remains one of the most policed cities in Canada. The Victoria Police Department is asking for an increase of $57 million for 2019-2020 (a 6.1 per cent increase over last year). This translates to policing as 24 per cent of the draft budget, while only 0.15 per cent is dedicated to affordable housing.
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