Municipal

Municipal

‘I believe Victoria is a city and that’s a good thing’: Alto aims for transformation with intent

By Shannon Waters
October 29, 2022

Long-serving councillor has an ambitious vision for Victoria as well as an eye for moderation

Municipal

Students sparse at UVic early municipal voting despite efforts to encourage youth vote

By Michael John Lo
October 14, 2022

Young people are too busy with “a struggle to even exist,” and midterms, student representatives say

Municipal

What are they running for? A local government explainer

Capital Daily breaks down the responsibilities of municipal councils, school boards, and the Capital Regional District

Municipal

UPDATED: VIVA Victoria fires communications manager over allegations of sending misleading ‘Island Health’ email

The account has been deleted, but it may be linked to VIVA’s media representative, who has since been let go

Municipal

Island rail investment, free transit for some teens, and the right to clotheslines: final resolutions from the Union of BC Municipalities convention

By Shannon Waters
September 21, 2022

A recap of resolutions endorsed at last week’s UBCM convention, with support from Capital region representatives

Municipal

UBCM delegates vote down vacancy control study, back other housing measures in Whistler

By Shannon Waters
September 16, 2022

The housing crisis is on everyone’s minds at the province-wide meeting, but municipalities differ on how to solve it

Municipal

A new ‘non-partisan’ slate in Victoria's election has extensive ties to the People's Party of Canada

VIVA Victoria's municipal and school board election effort is in line with successful conservative movements elsewhere—prompting some progressive candidates to join the race

Municipal

Opinion: Missing Middle or mansions? Why the Missing Middle is good for everyone

By Phillip MacKellar
August 3, 2022

A commentary by Homes for Living, a group advocating for housing solutions in Victoria