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UVic alum and two-term councillor Zac de Vries runs for mayor of Saanich

"The Saanich I grew up in is one in which young people could get a start, [where] families could put down roots, and seniors could age in place. That has…

Saanich Student Youth Council ends pilot term, asks Saanich to consider permanent installation

The final report documents SYC’s work during the pilot term, and flags need for greater youth engagement in the district.

Saanich Councillor Teale Phelps Bondaroff launches re-election campaign

Many people cannot attend the council’s Monday meetings, he explained, “and those people are often shut out of the process.” Phelps Bondaroff said that this engagement has been very important…

B.C. climate activists face tumultuous road ahead amidst nation building projects

“The Liberal Party has become a pipeline party, and they’ve become a party that is not taking real climate action, and is actually investing in big oil and fossil fuel…

Victoria City Council unanimously votes to move toward heat protection bylaw for tenants

The motion calls on staff to potentially adopt or modify a bylaw that: ensures that landlords cannot prevent tenants from installing cooling equipment such as HVAC systems and blackout curtains;…

Raid on Victoria Cannabis Buyer’s Club raises questions around medical cannabis access

Smith said the club's members suffer from incurable health conditions and mental health struggles, and said the club requires a medical diagnosis.

Victoria Uber Drivers become first in North America to ratify union contract

Last year, Victoria's Uber Drivers unionized, becoming the first ride-hailing app workers to do so in Canada. On April 28, they ratified their union contract with UFCW Local 1518.

How long will B.C. play the World Cup waiting game?

Vancouver is preparing to host seven matches of the FIFA World Cup between June 13 and July 7, 2026, alongside a FIFA Fan Festival at the PNE. However, experts say the…

Saanich Council overwhelmingly supports UVic student housing expansion at May 4 meeting

Councillor Harper said this was “one of the easiest decisions all year," while the mayor called the province’s delay “a disservice to the university."