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Lawrie McFarlane: Spending reset would cut deep into services

Lawrie McFarlane: Spending reset would cut deep into services

Newfoundland’s economic recovery team has released a shattering report that should be read by every government in Canada, federal and provincial.

May 16: Your Daily Horoscope

Week Ahead Stars for Sunday, May 16th ARIES (March 21 - April 20): You may feel a bit low and listless as the new week begins but once the Sun changes signs on Thursday your energy levels will start surging again.
Students, families line Douglas Street for last stand against school budget cuts

Students, families line Douglas Street for last stand against school budget cuts

Students and parents concerned about budget cuts to Greater Victoria schools lined Douglas Street for several kilometres from the school board office on Boleskine Road to the legislature Saturday afternoon.
Comment: B.C.'s tourism and hospitality sector desperately needs a restart plan

Comment: B.C.'s tourism and hospitality sector desperately needs a restart plan

A commentary by a group of industry leaders. As one of B.C.’s largest sectors, historically employing 320,000 workers and contributing more than $8 billion in GDP, the pandemic has hit tourism hardest among all provincial industries.
With fishery open, spot prawns expected this weekend

With fishery open, spot prawns expected this weekend

B.C.’s brief commercial prawn season opened at noon on Friday when fishers set out out traps to catch the sweet-tasting, bright red shellfish with their distinctive white spots.
Victoria council eyes expedited process for affordable housing development

Victoria council eyes expedited process for affordable housing development

Victoria city council is considering options to expedite the development process for affordable housing projects by as much as four to nine months.
Les Leyne: 'Restart 2.0' in the works - maybe

Les Leyne: 'Restart 2.0' in the works - maybe

There were mixed signals this week about whether the tougher COVID-19 restrictions over the past six weeks will be relaxed in 10 days time. The measures to short-circuit the pandemic’s third wave were announced March 29.
Jack Knox: Don’t mow your lawn in May, help save the planet

Jack Knox: Don’t mow your lawn in May, help save the planet

Good news: I thought I was lazy, but it turns out I’m an environmental superhero. Suzuki should wear my picture on a T-shirt.
91Ô­´´ FC bids to host hub portion of CPL season in Langford

91Ô­´´ FC bids to host hub portion of CPL season in Langford

91Ô­´´ FC wants to be the hub host with the most at Starlight Stadium in Langford. The 91Ô­´´ Premier League plans to conduct a hybrid pro soccer season in 2021.
Former UBC assistant Watts takes helm of UVic Vikes women's basketball team

Former UBC assistant Watts takes helm of UVic Vikes women's basketball team

Carrie Watts’ step up from long-term assistant to head coach turned out to be just a ferry ride away.