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Victoria finally finds the Missing Middle
Council eliminated single home zoning in Victoria with minimal debate
Shannon Waters·Thursday, January 26, 2023·4 min
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Creative houseplex proposal moves ahead as Victoria council prioritizes housing over parking
Developer Julian West wants to “help catalyze a conversation” about housing and transportation
Shannon Waters·Saturday, January 21, 2023·4 min
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‘There should be a budget item for this park’: Burnside-Gorge hoping for Arbutus Park investment this year
Improvements to the park are overdue, say community advocates, and could be part of better access to the Gorge Waterway
Shannon Waters·Monday, January 16, 2023·5 min
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Thank you for your service: Greater Victoria council members get parting gifts in lieu of severance benefits
Plans to let local politicians pull a pension have not made much progress since 2019
Shannon Waters·Saturday, January 14, 2023·3 min
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Premier announces $500-million fund to help non-profits buy rental buildings and co-ops
The money will help preserve affordable rental housing—‘a hugely important step’ toward tackling affordability, says non-profit CEO
Shannon Waters·Wednesday, January 11, 2023·4 min
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‘No more slowing down’: How a housing motion hints at how Victoria council members see the next four years
Councillors who voted in favour feel the fall election shows Victorians want bold action on housing and beyond
Shannon Waters·Saturday, January 7, 2023·5 min
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‘The most impact as quickly as possible’: Victoria to consider motion on parking minimums, multi-unit dwellings
Proposed changes would address housing affordability and availability, councillors say
Shannon Waters·Monday, January 2, 2023·4 min
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Capital Regional Housing Corporation set to spend $60M on new housing projects in 2023
Major developments set for Central Saanich, James Bay, and Pandora
Shannon Waters·Sunday, January 1, 2023·3 min
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‘One drink is the same mortality risk as one cigarette,’ UVic researcher says
Most of us know alcohol is not good for us, but do we really understand the risks?
Shannon Waters·Saturday, December 31, 2022·6 min
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Losing the training wheels: Victoria councillors hope to hit the ground running in 2023
Tackling housing affordability, public safety, and climate change are some of the top priorities
Shannon Waters·Thursday, December 29, 2022·6 min
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‘Truly awesome’: What the first months on Victoria council have been like
Councillors reflect on what they’ve learned so far about public office and each other
Shannon Waters·Wednesday, December 28, 2022·7 min
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Youngest Victoria councillors working two jobs to keep up with living costs
Councillors work just about full-time, but say the pay isn’t enough to get by in Victoria. It’s a sticky—and age-old—problem in local politics: who wants to vote for their own pay raise?
Shannon Waters·Tuesday, December 27, 2022·4 min
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Closed council meetings are routine. They can also be lightning rods for public ire
Victoria’s recent in camera decision drew backlash but closed door meetings are not unusual
Shannon Waters·Monday, December 19, 2022·5 min
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What does a reporter have to do to get a little local government transparency in Greater Victoria?
Our municipal affairs reporter is filing freedom of information requests with every municipality in Greater Victoria. Game on.
Shannon Waters·Sunday, December 18, 2022·6 min
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How changing a planning oddity in Saanich could speed up housing approvals
Mayor Dean Murdock hopes to change the district’s reputation for sluggish development.
Shannon Waters·Tuesday, December 13, 2022·4 min
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A final decision on Missing Middle is coming, but not until the new year
Victoria council decides to proceed with controversial policy 'as if the current council members had heard the public hearing'
Shannon Waters·Wednesday, December 7, 2022·2 min
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Police board member's resignation highlights political challenges of policing reform
Councillors and current and former police board members want the province to step up on recommended reforms
Shannon Waters·Saturday, December 3, 2022·10 min
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Council comparison: How easy is it to keep an eye on council chambers from the comfort of home?
Capital Daily reporters evaluate digital accessibility for local councils
Shannon Waters·Sunday, November 27, 2022·6 min
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In Eby, municipalities see a potential housing ally
Housing targets for some municipalities will be set next year, premier says. Those that meet them will be rewarded with provincial funding while laggards will be dragged along
Shannon Waters·Monday, November 21, 2022·6 min
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Voter turnout fell in most of Greater Victoria this year. Readers who did not vote tell us why
Busy ballots, lack of information, and limited voting options kept some people from the polls—and permanent residents are not allowed to vote
Shannon Waters·Monday, November 14, 2022·4 min
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BC Housing will fund overnight emergency shelter sites in Victoria under new agreement
Council voted unanimously in favour of the agreement but some members want more than ‘band-aid’ solutions
Shannon Waters·Thursday, November 10, 2022·4 min
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Victoria has a higher proportion of landlords than Toronto, statistics show—but very few renters at council tables
One in 10 Greater Victoria residents reported rental income in 2020 while roughly 40% of the population rents
Shannon Waters·Wednesday, November 9, 2022·4 min
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Housing gets a failing grade in Vital Signs 2022 report
Survey shows housing and cost of living are ‘most important’ major issues facing Greater Victoria
Shannon Waters·Monday, November 7, 2022·5 min
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If the Victoria-Esquimalt policing agreement ends next year, what comes next?
Policing in the two communities could look very different in the next few years—but is a regional policing model the answer?
Shannon Waters·Thursday, November 3, 2022·5 min