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Negotiations between UVic and student protestors break down
UVic serves the People's Park encampment a trespassing notice as negotiations come to a standstill.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, July 18, 2024·5 min
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Saanich to implement a hefty application fee for ALR exemptions
Until now, the city has been covering these costs out of its general tax-based revenue stream.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, July 17, 2024·3 min
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Old friend must fall to make room for revamped Centennial Square
Large sequoia growing off Douglas to be a casualty of City Hall plaza revitalization
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Sunday, July 7, 2024·4 min
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Summer is the season for worrisome spikes in some bacteria
Langford Lake along with Esquimalt Gorge Park showing sporadic elevated levels of fecal bacteria
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, July 2, 2024·4 min
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CRD to roll out its cost program for capital upgrades
Development Cost Charge ensures equitable cost-sharing for new water supply infrastructure.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, June 27, 2024·4 min
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We Unify conference did nothing to unify Victorians this past weekend
A controversial conference challenges the rainbow nation during Pride Month.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, June 26, 2024·6 min
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‘Contract A’ is being removed from some public tender processes and industry leaders are worried
Chris Atchison, the BCAA president, called the removal of Contract A “the most significant violation of public-sector procurement processes that the construction industry has seen to date."
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, June 17, 2024·4 min
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Victoria councillors vote to further explore the benefits of Universal Basic Income
The Union of BC Municipalities will bring the debate on UBI to its annual general meeting with the support of Victoria city councillors.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Sunday, June 16, 2024·5 min
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E&N Trail collision puts focus on CRD Cruise with Courtesy campaign
Competing for space on regional trails, e-bike user numbers are on the rise.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, June 11, 2024·3 min
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Victoria joins New York, Seattle, and others in push to make commercial buildings greener
The District 2030 Network allows developers to accelerate sustainability
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, June 11, 2024·4 min
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Delays, disruptions, fires, and health concerns: CRD's biosolids plan beset with issues
Disruptions at Lafarge over years hindered tackling mounting biosolids
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, June 6, 2024·17 min
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BC Trial Lawyers Association challenge new Legal Professions Act
BC lawyers concerned the act will end self-regulation
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Sunday, June 2, 2024·3 min
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Victoria and the CRD highlight initiatives during National AccessAbility Week
There are roughly 19K people in Victoria dealing with a disability.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, May 30, 2024·3 min
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Christmas Hill in Saanich becomes a world Key Biodiversity Area
The Christmas Hill Garry oak ecosystem is acknowledged as rare and irreplaceable
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, May 22, 2024·3 min
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Victoria councillors want Westshore to step up in unhoused, opioid issues
Councillors say the capital city has borne the burden of intersecting crises
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, May 22, 2024·5 min
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Vancouver’s Crab Park brings its encampment protest to Victoria
“The idea is to have no tents in any parks anymore,” said Coun. Jeremy Caradonna. “Tents are not the solution.”
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, May 14, 2024·6 min
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Yintah wins Best Canadian Documentary at the Rogers Hot Docs Festival
Documentary on Wet’suwet’en struggle to protect the land was ten years in the making
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, May 6, 2024·5 min
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Consequential questions remain about the potential revival of the SPLO program in SD61
The debate continues as to whether—and how—the school police liaison officer program might continue
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, May 1, 2024·9 min
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CRD pressed to come to a long-term solution for biosolids management
A resounding bio-solids management solution continues to evade the CRD leading up to provincial deadline.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, April 22, 2024·4 min
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Plan to end sheltering in all Victoria Parks set in motion
City councilors pass a motion that would see encampments removed from Vic West and Irving parks by Aug 1.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, April 18, 2024·6 min
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Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Community Safety Panel timely after a spate of stabbings
Collaboration across sectors is the only way to solve complex and converging crises.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, April 16, 2024·5 min
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Missing middle housing initiative catalyst for demolition of Fairfield heritage house
Some residents hoping unique stone landmark can be saved from developer’s plans
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Sunday, April 14, 2024·4 min
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Saving 'Pirate' Ryan
Multiple jurisdictions now involved in getting damaged boat off of Gonzales beach
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, April 10, 2024·4 min
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Attorney general motion puts democracy on trial
The government argues consolidation will enhance public confidence and access to justice. Critics question whether it prioritizes public interest over government control.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, April 8, 2024·4 min