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Mark Brennae

Capital Ideas

Crystal Pool referendum date set for February

Mark Brennae
Dec 14, 2024

In 2016, the estimated cost for a new Crystal Pool was $69.4M. Now, it's $215.9M

Infrastructure

James Bay residents say lower speed limits no good without enforcement

Mark Brennae
Dec 11, 2024

On one stretch of Oswego, the JBNA study said, on average seven vehicles exceed the speed limit every 15 minutes when ships are in port compared with one vehicle speeding when there aren’t any ships at Ogden.

University of Victoria

UVic encourages Swiftness in the classroom with new Taylor-made music course

Mark Brennae
Dec 6, 2024

Universities have offered courses on musicians since the Beatles, so it should be no surprise there’s a Swiftie course.

Business

Next year's convention bookings already up 40% for the region

Mark Brennae
Nov 23, 2024

“The best barometer of how many people are downtown compared to pre-pandemic [days] would be if you look downtown and see how few restaurants actually stay open for lunch versus five years ago." — Bill Lewis, chair of the Hotel Association of Greater Victoria.

Environment

How a river became a person—with help from UVic environmental lawyers

Mark Brennae
Nov 17, 2024

Peruvian-Canadian doc that helped shape key Amazon case screens Nov. 18 at Cinecenta

Community

Former premier John Horgan dies of cancer at 65

Mark Brennae
Nov 13, 2024

Horgan passed away peacefully at the Royal Jubilee Hospital [yesterday] morning “surrounded by family, friends, and love in his final days,” according to a statement from his family posted on social media X.

Tourism

Greater Victoria needs more hotels and a bolder vision of the Inner Harbour, says tourist bureau

Mark Brennae
Nov 6, 2024

On Tuesday, Destination Greater Victoria (DGV) unveiled its 2025-2035 master plan, outlining its vision, goals, and what needs to be done to sustain the development of the region’s visitor economy over the next 10 years.

Immigration

Group moving to bring Syrian refugee family to Victoria

Mark Brennae
Nov 1, 2024

“For my brother's family, moving to an affluent country like Canada would mean more than just a change of address, it represents a lifeline and a chance for them to build a safer and more stable life,” Sasha Dani tells Capital Daily.