Municipal Government

Speed limits will be reduced along nine major corridors in Saanich starting this spring as part of a larger effort to save lives. (Black Press Media file photo)

Saanich lowering speed limits in 9 major corridors after teen’s death

Changes spurred by death of 16-year-old at Cedar Hill Cross Road in December 2021

 

Saanich is looking into increasing its tree-planting target from 2,000 to 10,000 trees a year after a report by a Vancouver-based environmental consulting firm gave its tree management program a “fair” rating. (Austin Westphal/News Staff)

‘Shade equity’: Saanich looks to step up tree-planting game with 10K target

District staff to look into financial implications of increasing target per year

 

People carry umbrellas while crossing Robson Street as rain falls in Vancouver, on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Canada’s intelligence service warns that technological innovations adopted by municipalities could be exploited by adversaries such as the Chinese government to harvest sensitive data, target diaspora communities and interfere in elections. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

CSIS warns ‘smart city’ technology can open door to attacks, foreign interference

AI platforms for things like traffic lights, energy use, transportation create security risk

 

Saanich council received its 2023 draft budget at a special committee of the whole meeting Tuesday (March 7). (Black Press Media file photo)

Saanich homeowners could see 6.8% property tax jump in 2023 budget

Property tax increase driven mostly by costs of labour associated with increased service levels

Saanich council received its 2023 draft budget at a special committee of the whole meeting Tuesday (March 7). (Black Press Media file photo)
The District of Tofino has activated Stage 4 Water Restrictions due to critical generator failures. (District of Tofino image)

Water emergency lifted in Tofino after power outage drains town reservoirs

Stage 4 water restrictions in place for much of Sunday after backup generators fail

The District of Tofino has activated Stage 4 Water Restrictions due to critical generator failures. (District of Tofino image)
The corner of Rainbow Street and Sevenoaks road, where Abstract Developments has proposed to replace three single-family homes with a 25-unit townhouse development. (Austin Westphal/News Staff)

Saanich council postpones deliberation on contentious Swan Lake development

Many residents have argued that 25 units is too large for the neighbourhood

The corner of Rainbow Street and Sevenoaks road, where Abstract Developments has proposed to replace three single-family homes with a 25-unit townhouse development. (Austin Westphal/News Staff)
Jerry Hong, owner of the Queen’s Hotel, speaks at a rally protesting the City of Nanaimo’s plans to potentially move the downtown transit exchange to Terminal Avenue. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

VIDEO: Nanaimo citizens protest ‘scary’ plans for downtown transit exchange

Business owners and other residents raise public safety concerns

Jerry Hong, owner of the Queen’s Hotel, speaks at a rally protesting the City of Nanaimo’s plans to potentially move the downtown transit exchange to Terminal Avenue. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Broombusters Invasive Plant Society and volunteers work to cut broom in bloom. (PQB News file photo)

Broom busters hoping united Vancouver Island front can help defeat invasive weed

Motion on busting broom coming to this spring’s Vancouver Island municipal convention

Broombusters Invasive Plant Society and volunteers work to cut broom in bloom. (PQB News file photo)
Brent Reems will serve a five-year term as Saanich’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Reems had previously been appointed to the interim role of CAO in February 2022. (Courtesy District of Saanich)

Saanich appoints Brent Reems as district’s chief administrative officer

Reems, former director of building, bylaw, licensing and legal services, to serve five-year term

Brent Reems will serve a five-year term as Saanich’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Reems had previously been appointed to the interim role of CAO in February 2022. (Courtesy District of Saanich)
Bonnie Forsythe with her family at the Coachman Apartments complex in Terrace. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/Terrace Standard)

‘Feeling like we’re drowning’: Tenants of rundown B.C. building fear for future

Tenants living in “shocking” conditions fear losing what little they have left

Bonnie Forsythe with her family at the Coachman Apartments complex in Terrace. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/Terrace Standard)
Terrace Mayor Sean Bujtas (right) gaining entry to the managers’ office at Coachman Apartments. (Submitted photo)

Northwest B.C. mayor steps in to help apartment residents after burst water pipes

Provincial emergency support services assisting displaced Terrace, B.C. tenants with hotel rooms

Terrace Mayor Sean Bujtas (right) gaining entry to the managers’ office at Coachman Apartments. (Submitted photo)
This is how Pinson’s Corner looked Tuesday morning. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Receding Chemainus River waters allow roads to reopen

King tide and heavy rains don’t result in an elevated flood

This is how Pinson’s Corner looked Tuesday morning. (Photo by Don Bodger)
The Pinson’s Road area of Chemainus and Crofton Roads has been closed due to flooding. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Numerous Chemainus, Crofton Road properties under Evacuation Alert

King tide, heavy rain and melting snow create a perfect storm for rising waters

The Pinson’s Road area of Chemainus and Crofton Roads has been closed due to flooding. (Photo by Don Bodger)
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Budget forecast shows Sooke on track

Operating revenues up about $1 million

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Sooke extends interim CAO contract to end of March

Financial services director Raechel Gray promoted to deputy CAO

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Sooke council rezones property to increase commercial space

The applicant would like to develop a commercial node complementary to the residential development.

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The Knights of Columbus annual nativity scene atop Terrace City Hall on Dec. 14, 2021. (Ben Bogstie/Terrace Standard)

Northern B.C. officials ban nativity scene from Terrace city hall roof

The move reflects a 2015 Supreme Court of Canada decision

The Knights of Columbus annual nativity scene atop Terrace City Hall on Dec. 14, 2021. (Ben Bogstie/Terrace Standard)
Sooke council faced many challenges in its four-year term, said Mayor Maja Tait. The municipal election is on Saturday. (File - Sooke News Mirror)
Sooke council faced many challenges in its four-year term, said Mayor Maja Tait. The municipal election is on Saturday. (File - Sooke News Mirror)
Sooke district council is seeking a $500,000 provincial grant to upgrade the Charters Road Corridor from Golledge Avenue to Highway 14. (Kevin Laird - Sooke News Mirror)

Sooke council seeks $500,000 in grants to improve Charters Road

$2-million project will see upgrades between Golledge Avenue and Highway 14

Sooke district council is seeking a $500,000 provincial grant to upgrade the Charters Road Corridor from Golledge Avenue to Highway 14. (Kevin Laird - Sooke News Mirror)
David and Amanda Horvath look over the looming cliff of a landslide behind their home at 5412 McConnell Crescent in Terrace, B.C. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/Terrace Standard)

Couple’s ‘dream home’ at risk of sliding into northwest B.C. river

Families look on helplessly as property erodes into river behind them

David and Amanda Horvath look over the looming cliff of a landslide behind their home at 5412 McConnell Crescent in Terrace, B.C. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/Terrace Standard)
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