Opinion

LETTER: B.C. needs to get back to the basics in education

Education should be a priority in the next provincial election

Aug 10, 2024 11:15 AM Read more >

LETTER: New ideas needed to meet demand for Greater Victoria housing

Convert underused government office space to accommodation. In new government builds, include public housing, even senior floors.

Aug 10, 2024 5:57 AM Read more >

LETTER: Extreme heat a rare event for Victoria's James Bay

Statistics from 2021 heat dome shouldn't be used to require air conditioning in all James Bay buildings

Aug 9, 2024 8:40 PM Read more >

The Old West: Mathew Baillie Begbie – Reputedly “the hanging judge”

A column by Bruce Uzelman

Aug 6, 2024 3:36 PM Read more >

LETTER: Oak Bay has a lot of ground to make up with development costs

The July 25 Oak Bay News article, “Oak Bay Looks to development charges (DCCs) to pay for infrastructure”, omits important information.

Aug 4, 2024 6:43 PM Read more >

LETTER: Victoria's decision to ban sheltering in parks violates Charter

Pivot Legal Society and BC Liberties Association say council's decision leaves city open to legal action

Aug 4, 2024 1:09 PM Read more >

LETTER: North Saanich court closure devastates pickleball community

Just like a wildfire, the loss of pickleball courts at Wain Park came with little warning

Aug 4, 2024 11:48 AM Read more >

LETTER: Jasper fire rekindles fears for North Saanich provincial park

Total of 11 cigarette butts found in LAU,WELNEW/John Dean Provincial Park in July

Aug 4, 2024 5:27 AM Read more >

LETTER: No evidence of disrespect at North Saanich council

I saw no examples of bullying, disrespect or rudeness at July 8 North Saanich council meeting

Aug 3, 2024 6:17 PM Read more >

WOLF: Process for naming pets can be some serious business

COLUMN: How do you decide what's in a (pet's) name?

Aug 3, 2024 5:53 PM Read more >