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Letters Sept. 19: American ash; population growth

Letters Sept. 19: American ash; population growth

Earlier this summer some U.S. politicians were complaining about the smoke from wildfires in Canada. According to these politicians and others we...

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Editorial: Eby's problem is a failure to manage

Editorial: Eby's problem is a failure to manage

A recent poll by the Angus Reid firm contains both good and bad news for David Eby. The good news is that he’s more ­popular than the B.C....

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Adrian Raeside cartoon: Something to look forward to?

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Comment: Why don't we make parking easier for Victorians?

Comment: Why don't we make parking easier for Victorians?

A commentary by Victoria resident who has been going to downtown Victoria for more than 60 years. I have lived with multiple sclerosis for more...

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Letters Sept. 18: Vic West gridlock; drug law enforcement

Letters Sept. 18: Vic West gridlock; drug law enforcement

Vic West residents have received a postcard from the City of Victoria stating that the Point Ellice Bridge will be closed for four months (no start...

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Comment: Victoria deserves better than 'build, baby, build'

Comment: Victoria deserves better than 'build, baby, build'

A commentary by a former ­public servant who lives in James Bay. When Victoria’s city councillors ran in the last election, they promised that...

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Letters Sept. 17: Preserving our history, new housing changes neighbourhood

Letters Sept. 17: Preserving our history, new housing changes neighbourhood

If we cannot preserve our heritage, what can we do? What will be left? Soul-less shoebox architecture … and a forgotten past. Europe cherishes and...

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Comment: Victoria’s housing plan risks failure without flexibility

Comment: Victoria’s housing plan risks failure without flexibility

A commentary by the Urban Development Institute. The City of Victoria has shown bold leadership with its updated Official Community Plan, ­...

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Adrian Raeside cartoon: Solving the housing crisis, condo by condo

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Comment: Don't be dumbed down, stand up for democracy

Comment: Don't be dumbed down, stand up for democracy

A commentary by a former MLA who lives in Victoria. I wonder why, in today’s world, we continue with the rhetoric that public participation and our...

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Letters Sept. 16: Victoria's storm sewers; old growth keeps Island cool

Letters Sept. 16: Victoria's storm sewers; old growth keeps Island cool

Victoria is angling for $12 million in infrastructure money. Before another dime is handed over, the city should face its dirtiest secret: storm...

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Letters Sept. 15: Preserve heritage buildings; alternatives to foreign workers

Letters Sept. 15: Preserve heritage buildings; alternatives to foreign workers

I was outraged to read that Saanich council was removing Cedar Hill School from the heritage registry, paving the way for demolition. Do they not...

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