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Cost reduction, not waste reduction, focus of CRD waste management
Municipalities in the region differ in their approach to waste management
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, April 2, 2024·5 min
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Climate Justice Victoria calls on UVic to join campaign for bus lanes
Bottlenecking in holiday traffic refocuses need for rapid transit in the CRD
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, March 27, 2024·4 min
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Restorative Justice Victoria gets a significant boost from the province
CRD program emphasizing accountability and healing gets $550K in funding
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, March 25, 2024·4 min
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The scene is set for a new chapter in the CRD’s film industry
Studios on Malahat FN and the new head of Vancouver Island South Film & Media Commission infuse new energy into the film industry
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, March 20, 2024·3 min
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Accessibility remains a back-burner issue for Victoria city council and CRD board
There are still barriers to civic participation for those living with disabilities in the CRD
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, March 19, 2024·4 min
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Colquitz bridges enhancement is a quick fix for commuters
Alternative options for traffic reduction are not as practical as the Colquitz bridges enhancement.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, March 18, 2024·5 min
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CRD announces $777M budget for 2024
Long-term care and supportive housing get a boost in CRD financial plan.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, March 13, 2024·3 min
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CRD under pressure to make a plan for biosolid waste by June
Having run out of time and space to manage solid waste, the CRD can’t afford to step in it.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, March 12, 2024·5 min
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You’re not alone: taxes are going up everywhere
Councils have reduced earlier draft tax hikes but they remain some of the highest in years.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, March 11, 2024·2 min
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CRD has Island Health’s backing on its $1.2B Water Supply Master Plan
Island Health medical officer presides over presentation to commissioners
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Friday, March 8, 2024·6 min
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A streamlined program aims to boost Esquimalt’s curb appeal
An updated business façade improvement program is ready to help local businesses
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, March 5, 2024·2 min
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Protestors say no to arms business as usual at Lockheed Martin offices in Esquimalt
A group of protestors demanding an arms embargo disrupted work at the Department of National Defence and Lockheed Martin
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, February 27, 2024·4 min
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Wayde Compton and the Black poets of BC
Black History Month event brings BC author to talk about writing Black in BC
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Sunday, February 25, 2024·3 min
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The Victoria-Saanich citizens’ assembly getting into first gear
New energy and timelines injected into the A word
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, February 12, 2024·4 min
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Feds still not ready to approve mental illness as sole reason for MAID
Too many questions remain unanswered on the merits of allowing mental health challenges to qualify for an assisted death
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, February 8, 2024·4 min
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Victoria Indigenous language hub seeks new funding following feds' renewal rejection
Victoria Native Friendship Centre finds itself in a funding deficit for its language program
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, February 5, 2024·4 min
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Go By Bike is going all-season this year
New winter cycling event comes with a push to name Victoria Canada’s cycling capital
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Saturday, February 3, 2024·4 min
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CRD-Pacheedaht MOU highlights mutual service and development opportunities
Historic MOU recognizes equal partners in work to enhance the well-being of communities around Port Renfrew
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, January 31, 2024·4 min
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New EV charging stations coming to Mary Winspear Centre
BC Hydro will cover all costs associated with building, operating, and maintaining the stations but will collect user fees to offset these costs.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, January 29, 2024·4 min
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Outstanding hazards belie Victoria council’s approval of Bayview project
Bayview project developer hoping to recover a gem from the rough
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Friday, January 26, 2024·5 min
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Jubilee patients left at bus stop are caught up in a systems failure
Overlapping mental-health, addiction and housing crises combine to create unacceptable outcomes
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, January 24, 2024·6 min
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Parks, arts, housing—and maybe even light rail: Victoria councillors say city is eyeing big, sustainable moves
Couns. Dell and Caradonna say ‘bold plans’ and a vibrant vision are just the beginning
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, January 22, 2024·5 min
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More questions follow criticisms of CRD public consultation
CRD Chair Colin Plant has called a special board meeting for Jan. 31
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, January 17, 2024·4 min
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Poop happens: The debate about how we manage biowaste is serious
Critics challenge the CRD's recent public consultation on biosolids
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, January 16, 2024·4 min