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VicPD budget increase ask comes at a hard time for the city
The 9.71% hike would coincide with an 8.83% increase in property taxes and a multi-million-dollar loan to float a new Crystal Pool.
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The 9.71% hike would coincide with an 8.83% increase in property taxes and a multi-million-dollar loan to float a new Crystal Pool.
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Target measures and signage change tweaks could make compliance easier and reduce confusion.
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The 43rd throne speech was a rallying cry often reserved for wartime
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Referendum results of 59% Yes and 61% North give clear mandates
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Furstenau was elected leader of the BC Greens in 2020, following the resignation of Andrew Weaver.
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Concerns arose around possible biased language used in city ads
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Newly released mandates lay out province's priorities and plans to 'make a tangible difference' in everyday life
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Use of force against Indigenous people made up 17% of incidents, despite only representing 5% of the capital's population.
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Nuu-chah-nulth have many stories about seeing Sasquatch and unique names for the creature.
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Local councillors respond to the changes you'd like to see in our community next year
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Thousands gathered at the Q Centre on Sunday to pay their final respects to the former premier
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Federal intevention pushes further bargaining until after holiday-season "time out"
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Alongside Saanich, VicPD is increasing enforcement of impaired driving as the holiday season approaches.
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New ministers will have big shoes to fill and big problems to address right out of the gate
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For the first time, the BC legislature has a majority of women MLAs
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Victoria's draft financial plan reveals anticipated utility fee increases due to aging infrastructure and rising costs.
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A sector-by-sector analysis shows how the president-elect could steer the region from the status quo
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There will be more women than men in the upcoming BC legislative cohort but a wave of conservative winners do not support women’s reproductive choice.
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Over 2 million voters in BC—but no clear majority
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See the most up-to-date candidate list for each riding and our guide to party election promises
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Changes to the electoral map, retired candidates and the upheaval caused by BC United’s surprise fold into the Conservative Party make this a tough election to call.
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John Wilson said he has no idea why he was targeted or who is responsible.
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Three main parties are vying for your vote
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Indigenous leaders and Elders from across Canada gathered in Victoria to witness and acknowledge the CMA apology