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October municipal elections marked by high volume of young candidates

“Seeing so many young candidates run for office across the Island has me feeling incredibly optimistic,” said Zac de Vries, a former councillor and mayoral candidate.

Victoria beats B.C.-wide anti-incumbent wave

Marianne Alto was re-elected as mayor for a second term alongside five returning councillors and three newcomers.

Bike lane moratorium likely after ‘Save Our Saanich’ slate wins overwhelming majority on council

Online, community members shared concerns that SOS would remove existing bike lanes. Sharma said that was not something they were considering at this time. 

UVic student petitions Carney government to repeal changes to pesticide act

A fourth year political science student is petitioning the federal government to repeal changes passed earlier this year, allowing the federal cabinet to authorize the use of pesticides deemed unsafe…

Resumption of BC Transit driver overtime ban is affecting students and community members

The Victoria Regional Transit System is currently being affected by an overtime ban which started on Monday, Oct. 5.  

Two UVSS directors resign in the same week

Mariah Luzon, the society’s director of finance and operations, resigned on Oct. 9. Her resignation was accepted by the board in a last-minute meeting convened that night.

‘Break The Slate’ reforms before Saanich hits the polls this weekend

Break The Slate first started organizing in 2018, when the “United For Saanich” slate ran for various positions in the district. 

Current nursing student runs for Saanich council

Wicks-Irving is a 24-year-old licensed practical nurse currently working toward a BSN through the Camosun College-UVic bridge program.

Victoria and Saanich could amalgamate in the future, but what does that mean?

The ballot question is non-binding, and is designed to gather public opinion. It does not mean Saanich and Victoria will amalgamate if a majority vote yes.