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B.C. VIEWS: Justin Trudeau left himself no choice on pipeline

B.C. VIEWS: Justin Trudeau left himself no choice on pipeline

Federal Liberals undermined National Energy Board, then realized the cost
Proportional representation options lacking, reader writes

Proportional representation options lacking, reader writes

Preferential ballot makes more sense to gain locally connected candidates
OPINION: On helmets and helicopter parenting

OPINION: On helmets and helicopter parenting

How the “what-ifs’ and close calls can drive people with kids crazy
COLUMN: Engaging in your democracy

COLUMN: Engaging in your democracy

A foundational principle driving my constituency and legislative work is increasing public participation in our democracy. We are dedicated to civic engagement and strive to provide the best service and accountability we can. In this MLA report, I want to discuss the tools we have created to increase public engagement in our work and offer advice and feedback.
MAYOR’S MESSAGE: Neighbourhoods are for everyone

MAYOR’S MESSAGE: Neighbourhoods are for everyone

Victoria’s Lisa Helps addresses planning and densification in the city
EDITORIAL: Racism can be hard to see

EDITORIAL: Racism can be hard to see

Last week the News broke a story of an Indigenous man who felt he was racially profiled in being barred from a local health food store.
B.C. VIEWS: Our poverty reduction plan is already in place

B.C. VIEWS: Our poverty reduction plan is already in place

NDP has another promise it needs to appear to keep
COLUMN: Women’s breasts really aren’t that big a deal

COLUMN: Women’s breasts really aren’t that big a deal

A follow on some Princeton, B.C., students gained considerable exposure when they dropped their bras
MAYOR’S MESSAGE: Esquimalt’s military past is present

MAYOR’S MESSAGE: Esquimalt’s military past is present

Mayor Barb Desjardins reflects on how two upcoming historical events honour service men and women
EDITORIAL: Enforcement the key to affecting change

EDITORIAL: Enforcement the key to affecting change

Tenants will play a key role in making newly enacted renter protections work as intended