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Victoria city manager’s contract extended by five years

Move solidifies city leadership, says Mayor Dean Fortin

Nicole Barrette shows off the difference in size between the native Olympia oyster and the larger, invasive Japanese oyster. Barrette is a co-op student in charge of this summer's oyster study in the Gorge Waterway, conducted by the World Fisheries Trust.

Native oysters a sentinel of Gorge Waterway health

Abundant population under Craigflower Bridge brings implications for construction timeline

Nicole Barrette shows off the difference in size between the native Olympia oyster and the larger, invasive Japanese oyster. Barrette is a co-op student in charge of this summer's oyster study in the Gorge Waterway, conducted by the World Fisheries Trust.

City watchdog says administration costs too high in Victoria

Paul Brown offers councillors arguments for cutting costs to find budget savings

The logo of Salish Sea Enterprises adorns the side of a crane on Victoria’s Upper Harbour.

Chief leaves First Nations economic legacy

Robert Sam struck deals with local employer to provide jobs for Songhees, Esquimalt nation members

The logo of Salish Sea Enterprises adorns the side of a crane on Victoria’s Upper Harbour.

Beacon Hill Park road-change preps begin

City undertaking pilot project to change vehicle traffic patterns in the park

Herons sit in a tree at Beacon Hill Park, attracting birdwatchers and photographers. The number of heron nests in the park is up this year, but the absence of eagle nests – resident eagles ward off poaching ones – may doom many of the unborn offspring of the birds

Herons making a strong comeback in Beacon Hill Park

Presence of more birds a bright spot to efforts to protect species

Herons sit in a tree at Beacon Hill Park, attracting birdwatchers and photographers. The number of heron nests in the park is up this year, but the absence of eagle nests – resident eagles ward off poaching ones – may doom many of the unborn offspring of the birds

Victoria property owner sues city over parking lot

Request to create a surface lot in Old Town was rejected by council in March

Employees of the liquor distribution warehouse on Government Street walk a picket line Tuesday morning. Shown are Gavin Nye, left, Don Fraser, Monika Loreth, Lisa Laffrenier and BCGEU vice-president Paul Finch.

Liquor distributors hit the streets for a day

Impending privatization of alcohol distribution behind one-day walkout

Employees of the liquor distribution warehouse on Government Street walk a picket line Tuesday morning. Shown are Gavin Nye, left, Don Fraser, Monika Loreth, Lisa Laffrenier and BCGEU vice-president Paul Finch.

B.C. needs more checks on housing assistance: Victoria council

Province, city both appear to play role in displacement of subsidized tenants

Monty’s Showroom Pub gets reprieve in downtown Victoria

Strip club would be removed as part of redevelopment plan for Victoria Plaza Hotel

Cost estimates for new Johnson Street Bridge in

Figures being kept under wraps during deliberations by City of Victoria

City of Victoria contracting out questioned

Tree maintenance specifically, privatization in general, the bees in Isitt's' bonnet

Victoria Coun. Charlayne Thornton-Joe stands next to the totem in front of the legislature. Participants will be able to check their bikes near the legislative buildings during Canada Day celebrations this weekend.

Papier-mâché, not plastic, part of Victoria’s greening of Canada Day

Bike valet parking among city’s other new initiatives

Victoria Coun. Charlayne Thornton-Joe stands next to the totem in front of the legislature. Participants will be able to check their bikes near the legislative buildings during Canada Day celebrations this weekend.

Greater Victoria construction leaders take on nature house legacy project

Refurbishment part of community education about Gorge waterway

Constance Court resident Giovanni Borella is concerned about the cellphone towers installed on the roof of the complex.

Residents of Esquimalt building concerned about potential effect of cellphone antennas

Non-profit housing operator insists cell tower revenue is important to keep rent affordable for tenants

Constance Court resident Giovanni Borella is concerned about the cellphone towers installed on the roof of the complex.

Transport Canada land up for grabs on Victoria’s harbour

Among them, Harbour Road property for sale for $2.3 million

Robert Bateman Centre secures high-profile Victoria harbour location

World-renowned artist's gallery, store and educational space slated for CPR Steamship building

City manager of parks construction and natural areas, Todd Stewardson, is overseeing a proposal to restore a three-kilometre-long stretch of the Dallas Road bluffs, from Holland Point Park (at Menzies Street) to Clover Point. The restoration plan includes a public education campaign featuring interpretive signage that explains the value of the bluffs.

City of Victoria eyes plan to restore Dallas bluffs

$6-million “wish list” project a long-term solution for parks department

City manager of parks construction and natural areas, Todd Stewardson, is overseeing a proposal to restore a three-kilometre-long stretch of the Dallas Road bluffs, from Holland Point Park (at Menzies Street) to Clover Point. The restoration plan includes a public education campaign featuring interpretive signage that explains the value of the bluffs.

City of Victoria looks to remove former E and N ticket office

Bidders sought for removal, re-use of Via Rail passenger train station

This home at 1731 Albert St. in the North Jubilee neighbourhood has been saved from possible demolition.

Victoria council supports conversion to condos of 114-year-old house

Heritage rehabilitation proposal "a miracle," Pam Madoff says

This home at 1731 Albert St. in the North Jubilee neighbourhood has been saved from possible demolition.