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Geoff Johnson: Is public education able to adapt to change?

Geoff Johnson: Is public education able to adapt to change?

In 2024 it will be a challenge for any organization, especially one so deeply rooted in its own history and design as public education, to keep pace with the rate of change
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David Sovka: No labour today

David Sovka: No labour today

On statutory holidays, we are worried somebody is missing out while we get paid to stay home and barbecue in our pajamas.
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Our Community: Success at Transplant Games; Tour de Rock fundraisers; Community Fun Day in Langford

Our Community: Success at Transplant Games; Tour de Rock fundraisers; Community Fun Day in Langford

A roundup of events and goings-on around Vancouver Island. This week: A Victoria man medals at the Canadian Transplant Games, Grandmothers for Africa take on their 18th tour, and a pair of Tour de Rock events.
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A look at the work of our first photographer

A look at the work of our first photographer

In his 55-year career with the Victoria Daily Times, Irving Strickland photographed premiers, prime ministers, King George VI and U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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Geoff Johnson: School design should be based on what is best for students

Geoff Johnson: School design should be based on what is best for students

The majority of traditionally designed school buildings speak to the necessity for strict external control of the teacher and learner.
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Trevor Hancock: We need a new social contract and an emphasis on well-being metrics

Trevor Hancock: We need a new social contract and an emphasis on well-being metrics

Co-operation has been key to the success of the human species
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鈥楴ightmare鈥� permitting strangling sa国际传媒 solar industry, say installers

鈥楴ightmare鈥� permitting strangling sa国际传媒 solar industry, say installers

New sa国际传媒 government rebates of up to $10,000 could ignite a boom in solar energy. But some warn permitting hurdles are sending the province on a "solar coaster."
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Our Community: Team takes on Tour de Cure, Feast of Fields returns

Our Community: Team takes on Tour de Cure, Feast of Fields returns

A roundup of events and goingson around Vancouver Island. This week: Victoria team rides Tour de Cure, Feast of Fields returns, carnival celebrates the Caribbean
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David Sovka: It's getting hot out there. What's a guy to do?

David Sovka: It's getting hot out there. What's a guy to do?

Is it hot enough for you? Hahahaha no, but seriously, how hot is too hot before we die?
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Trevor Hancock: We need a 'Well-being of Future Generations Act'

Trevor Hancock: We need a 'Well-being of Future Generations Act'

Think how the presence of such an act might affect the election platforms of the parties in the Oct. 19 sa国际传媒 provincial election.
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