The article focuses on the decision of the local government to push to save the State's wind power industry in forcing up electricity prices in Victoria. Federal Environment Minister Ian Campbell criticized the plan to increase renewable energy to 10% by 2010 and that it is an inefficient way...
Victoria's new Minister for Manufacturing and Export. Tim Holding, has signalled the state government's intention to strengthen its support for the manufacturing sector, committing a further 3m dollars to develop an "Opening Doors Export Plan". The plan to be rolled out over the next three year...
A map of priority routes and pathways for cyclists and pedestrians inside and outside the UVic campus’ Ring Road. Infrastructure, signage, materials and education will be enhanced to make the shared spaces safer. (University of Victoria Campus Cycling Plan) The unique master plan for bike paths...
Ascend Planning and Cascadia Architects, in partnership with Central Walk, have initiated the formal process with the City of Victoria to consult the community regarding potential upgrades to Mayfair Shopping Centre. “In our path forward at Mayfair, our intention is to accelerate the Burnside ...
RELATED:December service changes announced for Victoria transit This aspect appears throughout the transit plan, which looks to improve both regional and local routes and find synergies where possible. The long-term vision for the region sees stronger connections between the population cent...
Monday’s vote makes Saanich the 13th and final CRD member to approve the revised RGS, clearing the way for its final approval, which requires prior unanimity among CRD members. “This is such an important document, it justifies regional government,” said Coun. Susan Brice. ...
The province plans to launch BC Builds, a program advised by former City of Victoria mayor Lisa Help and designed to deliver homes for middle-income people, in the fall and the public will learn the identity of the chosen municipalities “soon” according to Monday’s technical brief...
Brett said overall, Saanich Police was less compassionate than the Victoria Police, though she praised some Saanich officers for treating campers well. Anna Cooper, a lawyer with Pivot Legal Society who said she “watched people’s dignity being violated all day today,” referring to the actions...
“Having said that, teachers are looking forward to starting the school year. Teachers are excited to see students and students are excited to return to school for the most part as well. It really does normalize our lives when kids are back to school… We just think there could be a ...
And on Tuesday (May 25), they got an answer. The province laid out a four-step plan for getting back to normal as COVID-19 vaccinations rise and cases and hospitalizations drop. Step 1 – May 25 As of now, outdoor social gatherings will continue to be limited to 10, but indoor ...