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BC VIEWS: Election budget sets the stage

BC VIEWS: Election budget sets the stage

Youth in care, hiring teachers, mental health and drug addiction hot topics as legislature resumes
PM must be strong in NAFTA negotiations with the U.S.

PM must be strong in NAFTA negotiations with the U.S.

The Trump administration has signalled that it will begin NAFTA talks as early as this spring.
From the chief: Success of police survey relies on participation

From the chief: Success of police survey relies on participation

On Thursday, Feb. 2, Victoria Police Department volunteers and reserves began delivering the 2017 VicPD Community and Business Surveys.

Path to nature has many avenues

A little girl hops along the stepping stones of her grandmother’s garden. Stopping under a tree she spies the lovely blue of a cracked egg shell.
BC VIEWS: Voter’s guide to carbon taxes

BC VIEWS: Voter’s guide to carbon taxes

NDP's John Horgan has completed his transition to climate warrior, now that Justin Trudeau has made it mandatory
Mayor’s message: Affordable home ownership top priority

Mayor’s message: Affordable home ownership top priority

I have received emails in the past week asking for Victoria city council to implement a 15 per cent foreign buyers tax.
BC VIEWS: Clark’s ‘jobs plan’ spins faster

BC VIEWS: Clark’s ‘jobs plan’ spins faster

Premier Christy Clark's signature marketing vehicle steers toward technology and 'climate action' jobs, yet to be defined
15 Questions: With Dr. Dee Hoyano, Medical Health Officer at Island Health

15 Questions: With Dr. Dee Hoyano, Medical Health Officer at Island Health

Getting to know the people in your community a bit better
From the archives: Remembering lives lost in the Battle of Vimy Ridge

From the archives: Remembering lives lost in the Battle of Vimy Ridge

This year marks the 100th anniversary of three major battles of the First World War in which Canadians were prominent
Mayor's message: Community proud to host curling championships

Mayor's message: Community proud to host curling championships

Township is hosting the 2017 Canadian Junior Men's and Women's Curling Championships