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A native bee apiary is one of the three projects approved as part of city council’s pilot project for participatory budgeting.

Direct democracy results in community projects

Three of 28 project submissions win out

A native bee apiary is one of the three projects approved as part of city council’s pilot project for participatory budgeting.
The lighting on the new Johnson Street Bridge could make salmon fry more vulnerable to predators at certain times of the year, Coun. Jeremy Loveday worries. Courtesy City of Victoria

Blue bridge lights may create an unintended problem

Salmon fry easier for predators to spot under lights, moonlight

The lighting on the new Johnson Street Bridge could make salmon fry more vulnerable to predators at certain times of the year, Coun. Jeremy Loveday worries. Courtesy City of Victoria
The lighting on the new Johnson Street Bridge could make salmon fry more vulnerable to predators at certain times of the year, Coun. Jeremy Loveday worries. Courtesy City of Victoria

Blue bridge lights may create an unintended problem

Salmon fry easier for predators to spot under lights, moonlight

The lighting on the new Johnson Street Bridge could make salmon fry more vulnerable to predators at certain times of the year, Coun. Jeremy Loveday worries. Courtesy City of Victoria
Green Dragon Marijuana Dispensary has permanently shut its doors following a ruling in BC Supreme Court.

Green Dragon falls, but others continue on

BC injunction closes only one dispensary in Victoria. Other injunctions sought.

Green Dragon Marijuana Dispensary has permanently shut its doors following a ruling in BC Supreme Court.
Victoria police recommended breaking and entering charges against two Esquimalt men, after a residence in Saanich was burglarized. (file photo)

Saanich burglars caught in the act by police

Two Esquimalt men face breaking and entering charges

Victoria police recommended breaking and entering charges against two Esquimalt men, after a residence in Saanich was burglarized. (file photo)
A worker on the Johnson Street Bridge project gives a celebratory gesture as the new bridge deck is lowered into place on the structure. Crowds watched in often heavy rains Sunday as the large component was installed. The work was delayed a day by winds on Saturday, leaving commuters to battle heavy traffic on Monday with the old bridge closed for the day while the weekend work was completed.Photo by Cameron Knowlton

Johnson Street project: A bridge to the future

Project director Jonathan Huggett weighs in on what's left to be done on Victoria project

A worker on the Johnson Street Bridge project gives a celebratory gesture as the new bridge deck is lowered into place on the structure. Crowds watched in often heavy rains Sunday as the large component was installed. The work was delayed a day by winds on Saturday, leaving commuters to battle heavy traffic on Monday with the old bridge closed for the day while the weekend work was completed.Photo by Cameron Knowlton
Illustration of the design for The Hive, a below market-rate micro-suite housing development proposed for 736 Princess St. The proposal, which would require a significant change to the City’s official community plan, was sent back to staff for more work after being discussed during committee of the whole on Thursday. Courtesy Large and Co./City of Victoria

Option for low-cost, workers housing in Victoria sent back to drawing board

Councillors not convinced Princess St. proposal is the right way to ease affordability crisis

Illustration of the design for The Hive, a below market-rate micro-suite housing development proposed for 736 Princess St. The proposal, which would require a significant change to the City’s official community plan, was sent back to staff for more work after being discussed during committee of the whole on Thursday. Courtesy Large and Co./City of Victoria
An accident at Johnson and Blanshard streets this week disrupted traffic but resulted in no injuries. Tim Collins/Victoria News

Fender bender disrupts afternoon traffic in downtown Victoria

No injuries result in Johnson Street collision between Hondas

An accident at Johnson and Blanshard streets this week disrupted traffic but resulted in no injuries. Tim Collins/Victoria News
The Johnson Street Bridge project work planned for today and tomorrow has been postponed due to higher winds than the tolerances of the lifting project allow for. Tim Collins/Victoria News

Winds cancel Johnson Street Bridge work for Saturday in Victoria

Lifting of bridge deck span will be attempted Sunday, with Monday bridge closure expected

The Johnson Street Bridge project work planned for today and tomorrow has been postponed due to higher winds than the tolerances of the lifting project allow for. Tim Collins/Victoria News
Boccia is played every Saturday morning at Colwood Community Hall. (Tim Collins/News Gazette staff) 

Boccia provides opportunity for athletes of all abilities

Ancient game has been adapted for indoor play

Boccia is played every Saturday morning at Colwood Community Hall. (Tim Collins/News Gazette staff) 
Dahli Place on Gorge Road in Victoria is one of many developments operated by the Greater Victoria Housing Society, of which Realtor Scott Garman is board chair. Garman donates a portion of his real estate sales commissions to the society, which provides area residents with affordable housing.File photo

Garman Group agent has unique perspective about Victoria housing

High-end Realtor dedicated to provision of affordable homes as well

Dahli Place on Gorge Road in Victoria is one of many developments operated by the Greater Victoria Housing Society, of which Realtor Scott Garman is board chair. Garman donates a portion of his real estate sales commissions to the society, which provides area residents with affordable housing.File photo
Trampoline parks have exploded in popularity, raising some concerns about safety. (Photo courtesy Flying Squirrel)

Operator of Esquimalt trampoline park chain reacts to Richmond tragedy

Parks have numerous safety standards, but users must sign an injury waiver

Trampoline parks have exploded in popularity, raising some concerns about safety. (Photo courtesy Flying Squirrel)
Cadet Zhen Bian of 2136 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps (Canadian Scottish Regiment) and his teammates had a successful weekend at the Vancouver Island Cadet Zone Biathlon Competition, held at HMCS Quadra in Comox on Sunday. Photo by Sgt. Philip McLeod, Cadet Correspondent.

Victoria cadets sweep medals at Island biathlon championships

Heavy snow at Mount Washington saw event moved to Comox

Cadet Zhen Bian of 2136 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps (Canadian Scottish Regiment) and his teammates had a successful weekend at the Vancouver Island Cadet Zone Biathlon Competition, held at HMCS Quadra in Comox on Sunday. Photo by Sgt. Philip McLeod, Cadet Correspondent.
HandyDART riders will see no service disruption, after a tentative agreement was reached Wednesday between the union representing drivers and the employer, First Canada, a contractor to BC Transit. News file photo

Victoria handyDART strike averted

Union recommends approval of tentative agreement, members to vote next Monday

HandyDART riders will see no service disruption, after a tentative agreement was reached Wednesday between the union representing drivers and the employer, First Canada, a contractor to BC Transit. News file photo
The Vic-Alert automated warning system sent word to thousands of South Island subscribers early Tuesday morning about the potential tsunami hazard. Roughly 6,500 people were signed up for the service before the tsunami warning, and as of mid-morning Tuesday, approximately 23,000 were on board. Don Descoteau/Victoria News

Vic-Alert faces tidal wave of registration after tsunami warnings

City of Victoria system is free and provides early warnings of disaster

The Vic-Alert automated warning system sent word to thousands of South Island subscribers early Tuesday morning about the potential tsunami hazard. Roughly 6,500 people were signed up for the service before the tsunami warning, and as of mid-morning Tuesday, approximately 23,000 were on board. Don Descoteau/Victoria News
According to the City of Colwood's recently-released draft official community plan, the population is expected to grow to roughly 27,000 by 2038, with most of the density centred around Colwood Corners and the Seaside Village at Royal Bay. (Kendra Wong/News Gazette staff)

Pension fund sell off won’t affect Royal Bay development plans

GableCraft, SeaCliff purchase land

According to the City of Colwood's recently-released draft official community plan, the population is expected to grow to roughly 27,000 by 2038, with most of the density centred around Colwood Corners and the Seaside Village at Royal Bay. (Kendra Wong/News Gazette staff)

Editorial: It’s what we do with anger that matters

Langford resident reacts to Trump's comments

Greater Victoria's recycling still welcomed in foreign markets

Greater Victoria’s recycling still welcomed in foreign markets

Uncontaminated material leave markets open to material from B.C.

Greater Victoria's recycling still welcomed in foreign markets
T.J. Friedman of the Victoria Grizzlies has accepted a scholarship with the NCAA Quinnipiac Bobcats. (Gazette file photo)

Victoria Grizzlies’ loss is NCAA’s gain

T.J. Friedman accepts NCAA scholarship

T.J. Friedman of the Victoria Grizzlies has accepted a scholarship with the NCAA Quinnipiac Bobcats. (Gazette file photo)
The region’s transportation priorities are no secret according to Langford Mayor Stew Young. (File photo)

Regional transportation authority has mayors at odds

Langford will 'go down fighting' counter petition

The region’s transportation priorities are no secret according to Langford Mayor Stew Young. (File photo)