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Maya Herzog and her brother, Aaron, study together Tuesday at the Cornerstone Cafe in Fernwood. The non-profit operator of the café, the Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group, is one of the community groups that may lose its property tax exemption under new rules proposed by the City of Victoria.

Social enterprises targeted for tax by City of Victoria

Council looks at ending breaks for non-profit commercial activities

Maya Herzog and her brother, Aaron, study together Tuesday at the Cornerstone Cafe in Fernwood. The non-profit operator of the café, the Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group, is one of the community groups that may lose its property tax exemption under new rules proposed by the City of Victoria.
As Coun. Chris Coleman, left, hams it up for the camera, Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin holds the award the city received for the design of its streetside public washroom near Bastion Square. The Langley Street Loo was chosen as the fan favourite, beating out some indoor facilities, in an annual contest held by plumbing supplier Cintas Canada. The public washroom is open 24 hours a day and cleaned three times a day by city crews.

Victoria’s Langley Street loo wins accolades

Voted most hospitable public washroom in Canada in an online poll

As Coun. Chris Coleman, left, hams it up for the camera, Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin holds the award the city received for the design of its streetside public washroom near Bastion Square. The Langley Street Loo was chosen as the fan favourite, beating out some indoor facilities, in an annual contest held by plumbing supplier Cintas Canada. The public washroom is open 24 hours a day and cleaned three times a day by city crews.
Keltie Manderville is co-ordinator of Hope House, a residential recovery centre for teen boys.

Teen residential recovery centre finds new home

Salvation Army facility moving from Victoria West church to Saanich house

Keltie Manderville is co-ordinator of Hope House, a residential recovery centre for teen boys.

The cost of rain in Victoria

A new stormwater utility being considered by the city could see homeowners pay more, business less

Outgoing British Columbia Lt.-Gov. Steven Point became emotional upon launching his dugout canoe on Ross Bay Beach along Dallas Road in 2010. It was the same location where Point found the log from which he carved the canoe along with renowned artist Chief Tony Hunt. The ceremony, and Point’s reaction were fairly typical of the down-to-earth lieutenant governor.

Point paddles into the sunset

His Honour Steven Point glad to be heading home after five years in Victoria as Lieutenant Governor.

Outgoing British Columbia Lt.-Gov. Steven Point became emotional upon launching his dugout canoe on Ross Bay Beach along Dallas Road in 2010. It was the same location where Point found the log from which he carved the canoe along with renowned artist Chief Tony Hunt. The ceremony, and Point’s reaction were fairly typical of the down-to-earth lieutenant governor.

Game-changing ideas need your vote

Eleven social enterprises across B.C., including three based in Victoria, are vying for votes for a chance to receive $15,000.

Disgraced investor Ian Thow granted parole

Former financial advisor who defrauded clients of millions released after serving only one-third of sentence

The Johnson Street bridge, as seen from Vic West.

UPDATE: Victoria awaits final construction bids for Blue Bridge

Johnson Street Bridge evaluation team to submit best bid for council approval

The Johnson Street bridge, as seen from Vic West.

Victoria’s budget reduction plan targets housing

More affordable housing needed outside city limits: council

Fortin advocates to keep Vic West in federal riding

Proposed federal electoral map changes could pair Vic West with Esquimalt and Colwood

Fortin and business leaders head to China

City of Victoria looks to strengthen tourism, education and high-tech sector ties with China

Twelve-year-old Linnea Burke, right, joins thousands of protesters chanting at the Defend Our Coast demonstration on the lawn of the B.C. legislature on Monday.

Protesters denounce oil pipeline plans

Thousands rally at legislature to protect B.C.’s environment

Twelve-year-old Linnea Burke, right, joins thousands of protesters chanting at the Defend Our Coast demonstration on the lawn of the B.C. legislature on Monday.

Bus drivers to ramp up job action on Monday

Starting Monday, bus drivers in Greater Victoria will refuse all overtime work, which could strand some morning and evening passengers.

People’s Assembly of Victoria participant Anushka Nagji, above, is asked by a Victoria police constable to walk on the sidewalk as she passes out Occupy This Christmas bookmarks to passersby last November on Government Street. Nagji spoke to the News this week about where the Occupy movement is a year later in Victoria.

Occupy Victoria: a year later

‘Occupy’ belongs to no one, says name-dropping group

People’s Assembly of Victoria participant Anushka Nagji, above, is asked by a Victoria police constable to walk on the sidewalk as she passes out Occupy This Christmas bookmarks to passersby last November on Government Street. Nagji spoke to the News this week about where the Occupy movement is a year later in Victoria.

Victoria-area residents asked to light candle for victims of bullying

Lower Mainland teen’s suicide death a flashpoint for Victoria vigil

Keep Vic West in Victoria riding, mayor says

Boundary commission hearing stops in Victoria to gain input

Victoria mayor heading to China for second econ-dev trip

Dean Fortin joined by business and educational leaders

For the first time in 18 months, Wade Churcott has a home. He’s a new tenant in the newly-renovated Queens Manor, a former Traveller’s Inn hotel that was purchased by the city in 2010.

Tenant trades garbage bags for unit at Queens Manor in Victoria

Mayor proud of city’s commitment to latest housing project

For the first time in 18 months, Wade Churcott has a home. He’s a new tenant in the newly-renovated Queens Manor, a former Traveller’s Inn hotel that was purchased by the city in 2010.

Songhees marina development gets green light from feds

Estimated $20 million project could be open by summer 2014

Operators of the Roxy Classic Theatre hope to see the Quadra Street movie house become the first in the city allowed to serve alcohol during movies.

How about a beer or wine with that popcorn?

Victoria movie theatre testing new liquor licensing possibility

Operators of the Roxy Classic Theatre hope to see the Quadra Street movie house become the first in the city allowed to serve alcohol during movies.