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Munro’s Books co-founder and famous author passes

Internationally renowned author Alice Munro died yesterday. She…

Our Place aims to house Pandora campers by January

The CEO of Our Place Society announced yesterday that he hopes…

Drivers get breaks from ICBC with rate freeze, rebate

If you had vehicle insurance through ICBC in February, you can…

Secondary suite program aims to add 3,000 homes

Business and industry groups have been calling for policy changes…

BC minimum wage jumps to $17.40/hr on June 1

On Saturday, the province's minimum wage increases from $16.75…

New rules for short-term rentals effective May 1

The Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act took effect today. Among…

Candid conversation with Premier addresses big issues

It's not everyday that your breakfast conversation includes a…

Online tool tracks ongoing changes to grocery prices

It's been the hot-button topic for so long, it's easy to forget…

Home values for young adults tied to parents’ wealth

The prospect of home ownership for younger Canadians has a direct…

Transportation crossroads getting major overhaul

As part of the plan for transforming the Uptown corridor, the…

Have your say on Victoria’s official community plan

The City of Victoria is updating its Official Community Plan…

Saanich moving forward on plans for Uptown ‘downtown’

A new hub close to the "heart of Saanich" was given a key stamp…