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Rishi Sharma runs for Saanich mayor on ‘Save Our Saanich’ slate
Sharma’s platform emphasizes “balanced development,” prioritizing “family-oriented housing,” protecting parks and natural areas, and opposing the amalgamation of Victoria and Saanich.
Density takes another hit near campus as majority of Saanich councillors reject 349-unit development
The development would have brought new units to Gordon Head, including 27 three-bedroom units, which have a 0 per cent vacancy rate in Saanich.
New bus route to Victoria airport arrives
The new bus will follow the path of the existing Route 72, between downtown Victoria and Swartz Bay, with an additional stop at YYJ.
Patrick Kelly awarded the Order of BC for efforts towards reconciliation
On Aug. 3, 12 individuals were announced as recipients of the Order of British Columbia. Among the recipients is Patrick Kelly (T'esóts'en) of the Leq'á:mel First Nation (located east of…
UVic debuts new Master of Community Planning degree
Maintaining a local program will be key to Vancouver Island’s future development as, according to the Planning Institute of B.C., the province is experiencing a planner shortage coupled with growing…
Campus security is changing their uniforms to be more ‘approachable,’ university says
The new uniforms were made following “feedback ... that their former uniforms too closely resemble those of other emergency responders," UVic said.
UVic participation in post-secondary emergency manager network ‘scant,’ university says
In late July, independent Canadian news outlet the Breach published a major investigation — the result of more than a year’s work by two reporters — revealing that over the…
Three-term councillor and MEd alum Karen Harper to run for Saanich mayor
Harper was the first to announce her candidacy after Dean Murdock, current mayor of Saanich, announced he would not be seeking re-election.Our Digital Print Issue
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