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Mayor’s message: What the census means for Esquimalt

Mayor’s message: What the census means for Esquimalt

The recent release of the census provides some interesting information about the Esquimalt community.
BC VIEWS: Zombie HST and other tax tales

BC VIEWS: Zombie HST and other tax tales

Could some version of the harmonized sales tax return to B.C.? If Christy Clark is re-elected, it's possible
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