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Victoria tax increase will deliver another blow to affordability

Unless city council sharpens its pencils, the poorest amongst us will face…

  • Feb 13, 2023
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LETTER: Condo development a poor fit for heritage neighbourhood

The Esquimalt and Vic West communities have been defeated by the split…

  • Feb 12, 2023
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LETTER: Many factors impact Central Saanich tax rates

A recent article in the Peninsula News Review about Central Saanich’s tax…

  • Feb 12, 2023
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LETTER: Leash rule disregarded at Caddy Bay

Re: the letter ‘Dog owners need to follow the rules.’ Three cheers…

  • Feb 12, 2023
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LETTER: Victoria residents feeling the pinch of rising taxes

Victoria city council is considering tax increases that will impact renters and…

  • Feb 11, 2023
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LETTER: Communities should be more welcoming of cyclists

There appears to be a large segment of the population, especially the…

  • Feb 11, 2023
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LETTER: Exhausted by anti-vehicle policies

It comes as no surprise that exhaust pollution is affecting people’s health.…

  • Feb 11, 2023
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LETTER: Dog owners should speak up on need for off-leash parks

One in three homes have a dog yet we are very silent.…

  • Feb 10, 2023
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ICBC went to the BC Civil Resolution Tribunal to recover money it spent repairing a parked vehicle that was crushed by a snow plow. (Pexels photo)
ICBC went to the BC Civil Resolution Tribunal to recover money it spent repairing a parked vehicle that was crushed by a snow plow. (Pexels photo)
Young people are struggling to afford housing. (Black Press file photo)
Young people are struggling to afford housing. (Black Press file photo)
File - In 2023, are celebrations such as Black History Month still needed? This writer weighs in. Picture shown is an event promoting Black history month at the The Nanaimo African Heritage Society in lieu of their second annual online gala. (News Bulletin file photo)

HITCHINS: In 2023, yes, Black History Month is still important

Recognizing accomplishments by those of African origin vital to identity

File - In 2023, are celebrations such as Black History Month still needed? This writer weighs in. Picture shown is an event promoting Black history month at the The Nanaimo African Heritage Society in lieu of their second annual online gala. (News Bulletin file photo)
A COVID-19 test. Island Health workers are being urged to not get tested. (Black Press Media file photo)
A COVID-19 test. Island Health workers are being urged to not get tested. (Black Press Media file photo)
A broken bicycle rests on a Victoria police vehicle Monday (Feb. 6) at Bay and Government streets. (Brendan Mayer photo for Black Press Media)
A broken bicycle rests on a Victoria police vehicle Monday (Feb. 6) at Bay and Government streets. (Brendan Mayer photo for Black Press Media)
Jessica Peters is a reporter at the Abbotsford News.
Jessica Peters is a reporter at the Abbotsford News.
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LETTER: Councillor’s views represent concerns of North Saanich taxpayers

The draft OCP report paid for by North Saanich taxpayers may contain…

  • Feb 5, 2023
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LETTER: Diversity is key to a functioning democracy

Re: Rift on council emerges as North Saanich OCP committees unveiled. The…

  • Feb 4, 2023
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LETTER: Dog owners need to follow the rules

Hey fellow dog lovers, can some of you please stop being so…

  • Feb 4, 2023
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Murray Rankin is the MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head. (Courtesy of Murray Rankin’s office)

MLA REPORT: Getting ready for a new legislative session

Priorities include housing affordability, cost of living, and health care

  • Feb 4, 2023
Murray Rankin is the MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head. (Courtesy of Murray Rankin’s office)
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LETTER: Transition from fossil fuel will take time

I take exception to comments in a recent letter that state we…

  • Feb 4, 2023
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According to some Victoria renters, things are especially bad for a certain type of tenant looking for housing - single moms. (Pexels photo)

CAMPBELL: ‘Lepers’: Dirty Victoria landlords refuse to rent to single moms to avoid ‘drama’

One single mom had a friend pretend he was her husband to secure a rental unit

According to some Victoria renters, things are especially bad for a certain type of tenant looking for housing - single moms. (Pexels photo)
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