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Mayor’s message: town square a catalyst for sustainable growth

Mayor’s message: town square a catalyst for sustainable growth

After several years of planning, Esquimalt Town Square (ETS) construction is well underway.
BC VIEWS: Bonus baths for B.C. seniors

BC VIEWS: Bonus baths for B.C. seniors

Health Minister Terry Lake blames Ottawa for delay in increasing care home staff, but that doesn't add up
BC VIEWS: Fake news and the blood system

BC VIEWS: Fake news and the blood system

Labour groups claim paid donations to supply plasma-derived drugs are a health hazard, but BC already uses them from the U.S.
Mayor’s message: Cities in the 21st century

Mayor’s message: Cities in the 21st century

I’m sitting in the Imagine Café in James Bay, watching a man and child toss a Frisbee in Fisherman’s Wharf park on this blustery Sunday.
BC VIEWS: Making health care ‘free’ again

BC VIEWS: Making health care ‘free’ again

Premier Christy Clark and Finance Minister Mike de Jong said MSP premiums send an important signal. Not any more
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.