Sunriver loses court case

The Capital Regional District was not taking advantage of Sunriver Estates when it charged them $2 million in development cost charges (DCC) for a water pipeline, reservoir and pump station. Sunriver took the CRD to court claiming they collected DCCs after the developers had already replaced an existing water main and... more

Judge quashes contentious CRD bylaws

An atmosphere of celebration is evident among the parties who took the Capital Regional District to court over what they termed an illegal “buy-a-vote” scheme which resulted in bylaws being passed which would block development and restrict lot sizes to... more

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Recycling plastics

Ever wonder where you could recycle all the plastics unacceptable to the blue box program? Such as meat trays, motor oil bottles, electronics? Now there are 12 drop-off depots in the Greater Victoria area and they  will accept all these and many... more

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Our farmers need to be supported

With these days of threatened food sources, climate change and an unstable financial world, it is inconceivable for any government to think of taking backward steps. The Split Farm Tax Assessment is a huge step back. It is an insult... more

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Letters

It is with sincere thanks that I write this open letter to a local conservation officer.  He had to do his job professionally and quickly, to euthanize a gravely injured bear on this snowy Sunday afternoon.  I also want to thank him for speaking... more

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