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Mark Brennae

Federal Election 2025

Victoria candidates answer key questions ahead of federal election

Mark Brennae
Apr 23, 2025

US President Donald Trump has imposed himself squarely in the centre of Canadian politics, leading leaders of all stripes to try to tell you they and only they can best defend Canada in trade talks with him.

Housing

James Bay residents rail against Victoria's proposed OCP

Mark Brennae
Apr 17, 2025

“We want balanced development that protects affordable housing, preserves our heritage, and maintains our green spaces.” — James Bay Coalition spokesperson Mariann Burka.

Federal Election 2025

Federal election 2025: Victoria riding

Mark Brennae
Apr 9, 2025

Incumbent Laurel Collins is looking for a third successive term

Community

Oak Bay townhouse proposal perturbs some in the neighbourhood

Mark Brennae
Apr 3, 2025

A community open house has been scheduled for April 15, from 6pm to 8pm at the Oak Bay United Church.

Food

British Columbians drinking less booze: UVic study

Mark Brennae
Mar 12, 2025

“It is astounding to see this huge change from record highs to record lows in just a few short years," — CISUR director Dr.Tim Naimi.

Music

Late-night clubbing: councillor wants to bring a little Berlin to Victoria

Mark Brennae
Feb 24, 2025

“So rather than when a club closes down at 2am and you have 600 people pour out onto the street and they just kind of mill about, the late-night venues are actually intended to give them something to do." Coun. Matt Dell.

Charity

US decision to cancel international aid felt in Victoria's efforts in Africa

Mark Brennae
Feb 19, 2025

“It's hard to put in words to think that anybody could be that disengaged from who we are as humans that they could even think to do this,” VG4A co-coordinator Gillian Scadeng.

Editorial

First Flag Day event didn't quite go as planned

Mark Brennae
Feb 15, 2025

Chretien grabbed Clennett with two hands on the face and wrested control of his body, neutralizing him before the RCMP jumped in and pushed the protester to the ground.