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Following the robocalls scandal in the Saanich-Gulf Islands riding on the eve of the 2008 federal election, Elections Canada said its investigation could not determine who was responsible for the calls and there was no evidence that the Elections Act

According to the children’s advocacy group First Call B.C., Port Alberni and Duncan together have the worst child-poverty rates in the province.

You would think the sight of a crunched car on the highway would be a reminder for drivers to be more careful. But that obviously wasn’t the case for those who took pictures as they drove past a crash scene on the Pat Bay Highway Thursday.

Sailors aboard the coastal-defence vessels HMCS Brandon and HMCS Whitehorse are returning to Victoria after having done commendable work in disrupting the flow of illegal drugs into North America.

The acceptance of thousands of Syrian refugees by Canada won’t make a substantial difference to the overall refugee crisis, but it will make a huge difference in the lives of those who come here.

If the Agricultural Land Commission has put the kibosh on that farm wedding you were planning, cheer up. You can always hold it at Victoria city hall, although some couples might consider that a poor trade.

Greater Victoria’s planned sewage system now has dollar figures attached, and it’s time for residents and politicians to make the hard decisions.

After extensive consultation with local residents, Island Health has published a far-reaching plan for Royal Jubilee Hospital. The blueprint is a testament both to how far hospital care has come, and how far it still has to go.

Selling non-medical marijuana in liquor stores makes a lot of sense — the stores are already in the business of selling a controlled substance that alters the mental state and impairs abilities. They have the necessary expertise and infrastructure.

Premier Christy Clark is correct in stating that the federal government’s plan to change the way senators are appointed doesn’t do much for B.C. — but it’s certainly a step forward for Canada.