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sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ caps rent increases next year at 3 per cent, matching inflation

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ caps rent increases next year at 3 per cent, matching inflation

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon says the inflation-indexed rent cap protects tenants against unfair rent hikes while letting landlords cover rising costs.
Why this sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ municipality wants to ban stickers on fruits and vegetables

Why this sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ municipality wants to ban stickers on fruits and vegetables

Vinyl stickers are causing problems with composting
BC Hydro begins filling reservoir as Site C dam megaproject nears completion

BC Hydro begins filling reservoir as Site C dam megaproject nears completion

It will take up to four months to fill the 83-kilometre-long reservoir, which will cover about 5,550 hectares of land, BC Hydro says.
Ferry back in service after weekend delays and cancellations

Ferry back in service after weekend delays and cancellations

Mechanical problems with the Coastal Celebration come as sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries prepares to carry about 90,000 vehicles and 270,000 passengers over the upcoming Labour Day long weekend.
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.
‘Long tail’: Rail shutdown ends, but aftershocks ripple amid drawn-out ramp-up

‘Long tail’: Rail shutdown ends, but aftershocks ripple amid drawn-out ramp-up

MONTREAL — The end of the shutdown at sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s two major railways came too late for the workers at Conifex Timber. Some 250 employees felt the impact when the company cut the operating schedule in half at its sawmill in Mackenzie, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
Feds identify 56 government properties for conversion to affordable housing

Feds identify 56 government properties for conversion to affordable housing

HALIFAX — The federal government has added 56 properties to a new public lands bank of locations that are suitable for long-term leases so developers can build housing, a move the Housing Minister says will help boost the supply of homes Canadians ca
After years of effort, derelict boats still plague coastline

After years of effort, derelict boats still plague coastline

A derelict sailboat has been on the sand at Gonzales Beach since a March 27 storm.
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.
After 70 years, an emotional end for David Screech's Victoria upholstery shop

After 70 years, an emotional end for David Screech's Victoria upholstery shop

Former View Royal mayor says decision to close involved a combination of factors, including shortage of skilled workers, an expiring lease and worries about street disorder.