B.C. government promises to build 4,900 new affordable rental units
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The government has promised to build more than 14,000 affordable rental homes over the next 10 years. Continue reading
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Victoria mayoral candidates have their say on housing, public consultations
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Voters in Victoria are faced with the question: do they want change or are they happy with how things are going? Victoria mayoral candidates weigh in on various issues before Saturday’s municipal election. Continue reading
Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps apologizes for way decision to take down John A. Macdonald statue handled
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps has apologized for making people feel they were excluded from the decision to remove the Sir John A. Macdonald statue from in front of Victoria city hall. Continue reading
Belleville man asks Victoria mayor for statue of Sir John A. Macdonald
Tom Empey asked if Belleville could have the Sir John A. Macdonald statue that was taken down in Victoria last Saturday. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: Reconciliation reinterprets the legacy of Sir John A. Macdonald
Local governments are looking to disassociate themselves with Canada’s first prime minister John A. Macdonald. We delve into the issue on the This Is Why podcast. Continue reading
City of Victoria to remove statue of John A. Macdonald at city hall
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The City of Victoria is going to remove a statue of John A. MacDonald outside of Victoria city hall. Continue reading
B.C. municipal election 2018: Victoria results
Named after Queen Victoria, the city is one of the oldest in the Pacific Northwest, with British settlement beginning in 1843. Continue reading
Victoria pushing for B.C.-wide plastic bag ban as city’s own begins July 1
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps hopes the provincial government will consider a B.C.-wide ban on single-use plastic checkout bags. Continue reading
Victoria kicks off Pride Week with the raising of five flags
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The city of Victoria has kicked off Pride Week with the raising of five separate flags at city hall. Continue reading
BC Supreme Court rules in favour of Victoria’s plastic bag ban
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The BC Supreme Court has ruled the city of Victoria can ban single-use plastic checkout bags. Continue reading