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Key change: Alto and new council take their oaths of office
New mayor emphasizes balance and bike lanes during inaugural address
Shannon Waters·Wednesday, November 2, 2022·4 min
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'Time to let go': Lisa Helps leaves public life after eight years as Victoria’s mayor
Rapid growth and change defined her time in office. Now Helps is ready to let herself—and the city—take a breath
Shannon Waters·Wednesday, November 2, 2022·7 min
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‘I believe Victoria is a city and that’s a good thing’: Alto aims for transformation with intent
Long-serving councillor has an ambitious vision for Victoria as well as an eye for moderation
Shannon Waters·Friday, October 28, 2022·6 min
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Ethnic diversity on the upswing in Victoria but still below BC levels
BC has highest non-religious population among provinces
Shannon Waters·Thursday, October 27, 2022·3 min
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As the election drew to a close, a Langford campaign scrambled for answers on election rules
A mire of conflicting jurisdictions and confusing answers from authorities point to a gap in elections law enforcement
Shannon Waters·Wednesday, October 26, 2022·5 min
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Neighbourhood by neighbourhood, how the municipal election played out
Alto defeated Andrew in every voting opportunity, while in Langford, advance voting favoured Young
Shannon Waters·Thursday, October 20, 2022·3 min
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Esquimalt ordered to pay its share of 2022 police budget increase
The previous Esquimalt council voted against the VicPD budget increase in March
Shannon Waters·Wednesday, October 19, 2022·2 min
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Who will serve on the Capital Regional District’s board of directors now that the election is over?
In short, the list hasn't been finalized yet
Shannon Waters·Tuesday, October 18, 2022·2 min
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Candidates agree there's a lack of housing—but where and how to build it is another story
Nearly 90% of Greater Victoria council and mayoral candidates told us there is a housing supply shortage. Disagreement on whether densification is the solution—and if so, where it should go—presents opportunity for voters to differentiate between candidates
Shannon Waters·Thursday, October 13, 2022·6 min
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A Langford challenger offered freezies at an event. Then she received a letter from the election officer warning of vote-buying
Unclear communication had ‘a chilling effect’ on campaign activities, the Langford Now slate says
Shannon Waters·Tuesday, October 11, 2022·6 min
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Controversial 902 Foul Bay Road townhouse proposal approved by council
The development will replace a heritage estate that has been vacant since it was gutted by fire in 2016
Shannon Waters·Thursday, September 29, 2022·2 min
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Non-profit housing operator encouraged by Eby’s housing platform
Greater Victoria Housing Society executive director Virginia Holden sees plenty of potential in the former housing minister’s proposals as he runs for the NDP leadership
Shannon Waters·Thursday, September 29, 2022·3 min
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‘Bold’ Eby housing proposal finds approval among Victoria politicians
The city’s leaders have struggled to advance broad housing reforms—now, the BC NDP leadership candidate is offering to do it for them
Shannon Waters·Wednesday, September 28, 2022·5 min
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Most municipal candidates own homes, live locally and are over 40, according to responses from 103 candidates
Demographic details from Capital Daily’s candidate database reveal those running are older and wealthier, on average, than the populations they hope to represent
Shannon Waters·Tuesday, September 27, 2022·3 min
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Three mayoral hopefuls pitch their policies during Victoria Downtown Residents Association debate
Alto, Andrew, and Marshall on housing affordability, homelessness, good governance, and more
Shannon Waters·Sunday, September 25, 2022·6 min
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Local governments need to step up on affordable and supportive housing, non-profit coalition says
Calls to action outline six “very tangible steps” municipalities can take to increase and retain affordable housing
Shannon Waters·Thursday, September 22, 2022·5 min
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Victoria council to debate John A. MacDonald statue and 902 Foul Bay Road rezoning
Controversial issues are left on council's agenda in its final weeks
Shannon Waters·Wednesday, September 21, 2022·3 min
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Island rail investment, free transit for some teens, and the right to clotheslines: final resolutions from the Union of BC Municipalities convention
A recap of resolutions endorsed at last week’s UBCM convention, with support from Capital region representatives
Shannon Waters·Tuesday, September 20, 2022·5 min
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Campaign period for local elections begins today
Rules for fundraising and advertising by candidates, backers and detractors now in effect
Shannon Waters·Friday, September 16, 2022·2 min
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UBCM delegates vote down vacancy control study, back other housing measures in Whistler
The housing crisis is on everyone’s minds at the province-wide meeting, but municipalities differ on how to solve it
Shannon Waters·Thursday, September 15, 2022·5 min
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Victoria resolution endorsing nationwide basic income passes at UBCM
The Victoria-backed resolution saw the most significant debate of the convention’s first resolution session
Shannon Waters·Wednesday, September 14, 2022·3 min
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Victoria priorities on the agenda at Union of BC Municipalities convention next week
Greater Victoria mayors and councillors are heading to the mainland with hopes for concerted action
Shannon Waters·Friday, September 9, 2022·4 min
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Missing middle decision punted to next council
Helps moves motion to keep the issue alive after next month’s election
Shannon Waters·Thursday, September 8, 2022·3 min
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No rules, considerable consequences: the difficult issue of council pay and diversity in public office
Voting for higher salaries puts councils in an awkward position while low wages can be a barrier to diverse representation
Shannon Waters·Tuesday, September 6, 2022·7 min