Politics
News
BC proposes province-wide, mandatory code of conduct for local governments
And paid parental leave for local officials.
Housing
Saanich creates online portal to track housing progress in the district
As the municipality lags in its provincial housing obligations.
News
Victoria councillor creates deepfake of himself to prove dangers of AI
He wants to see better protections in place.
Healthcare
Advocates call on BC for better legislation to support trans, non-binary and Two-Spirit people
On Trans Visibility Day.
Elections
Documentary filmmaker Avi Lewis elected new leader of Canada’s NDP
He is based in Vancouver.
Finance
Sidney approves 2026 budget with tax increase of nearly 10%
Council brought it down from over 12%.
News
Two Saanich council members push to scrap provincial housing targets
Two councillors claim the targets were impossible to meet.
Environment
BC seeking public feedback on controversial assessment process for major projects
First Nations are saying Bill 15 will violate their rights.
News
Sleep experts say BC is making a mistake in switching to permanent daylight saving time
And predict that the policy will be repealed.
Crime
Victoria cuts two new VicPD officers from police budget request
VicPD will still get 20 new officers in 2026.
News
Activists call on Victoria MP to end unregulated flow of Canadian guns to conflict zones
By supporting the “No More Loopholes Act.”