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Editorial: Another quake? Ho-hum, until it matters to us

Editorial: Another quake? Ho-hum, until it matters to us

We have had so many warnings of the Big One — the massive earthquake that is going to strike Vancouver Island one of these days, maybe tomorrow, or maybe in 500 years — that we tend to ignore the reports of earthquakes elsewhere.
Editorial: Allow wine and beer sales on sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries in moderation

Editorial: Allow wine and beer sales on sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries in moderation

The sale of alcohol on sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries has been delayed, but the debate over the idea is full steam ahead. One has to wonder what all the fuss is about. sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
Editorial: Spend less, get better home support

Editorial: Spend less, get better home support

Seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie has released a deeply troubling report on home support services.
Editorial: Garbage fiasco offers lessons for everyone

Editorial: Garbage fiasco offers lessons for everyone

Ships carrying sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s embarrassment sailed past Victoria three times in the past decade. Two went west several years ago, carrying loads for recycling, or so everyone was told.
Comment: Victoria council and business must work together to create housing

Comment: Victoria council and business must work together to create housing

A commentary by the mayor of Victoria Housing is a key issue in Victoria for both social and economic reasons.
Editorial: DNA has a role in fighting serious crime

Editorial: DNA has a role in fighting serious crime

The conviction of a Washington state man for the killings of two people from Saanich in 1987 has opened a major door for law enforcement. Let’s hope that door stays open, for the sake of the families involved, and for the sake of justice.
Editorial: Victoria council’s 20% edict will discourage new housing

Editorial: Victoria council’s 20% edict will discourage new housing

It’s a case of ideology winning over practicality, of wishful thinking winning over reality.

Editorial: Issue of youth privacy explored during inquest

When Oak Bay teen Elliot Eurchuk died of an overdose last year, he became yet another victim in the rising tide of opioid fatalities.
Editorial: Effective protests can be difficult. Just look at Saturday's effort

Editorial: Effective protests can be difficult. Just look at Saturday's effort

The art of the protest can be a tricky thing to master. An effective one can help change the course of history, but a protest for protest’s sake might alienate the masses rather than bringing them together to support a common goal.

Editorial: Saanich council jammed out

The decision by Saanich council to force the closing of a small street-side jam stand recalls the old saying: “Laws are written for the guidance of the wise, and the blind obedience of fools.