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New councillor wants to reopen Johnson Street Bridge design debate

Coun. Ben Isitt says it would be fiscally prudent to revisit the design

City of Victoria sanitation worker Mark Gudowski empties a residential garbage can from a yard in the Hillside-Quadra neighbourhood.

Victoria waste-collection decision tomorrow

Municipal workers' union finds new angle to fight curb-side pickup

City of Victoria sanitation worker Mark Gudowski empties a residential garbage can from a yard in the Hillside-Quadra neighbourhood.

Woodwynn Farms exec tries out homelessness

Creating Homefulness Society executive director trades places with homeless man

Hughes pleased with outcome of defamation case

Ted Hughes has won his civil suit against former B.C. premier Bill Vander Zalm.

A pedestrian walks by a cluster lampost on View Street. The lamposts are a City of Victoria patented design.

Private estate owner eyes Victoria’s lampposts

City sees revenue potential in patented design

A pedestrian walks by a cluster lampost on View Street. The lamposts are a City of Victoria patented design.

VIHA seeks baseline data on ethnic composition of staff, job applicants

Vancouver Health Authority began asking job applicants if they belong to a visible minority

A workman helps steady a section of railing being lifted by a crane on the rail bridge section of the Johnson Street Blue Bridge. Work is underway to replace both spans of the historic bridge.

Rail portion of Johnson Street Bridge to come down

Local firms prepare for role in demolition

A workman helps steady a section of railing being lifted by a crane on the rail bridge section of the Johnson Street Blue Bridge. Work is underway to replace both spans of the historic bridge.

New one-year executive director for Our Place

Our Place Society has hired a new executive director for a one-year term, with possible extension.

Victoria to explore its own recycling program

Victoria will explore the pros and cons of abandoning participation in the Capital Regional District's recycling program

Victoria leans toward curbside waste pickup

Cost savings wins initial support despite outstanding labour concerns

Dancer sees possibilities in St. Saviours church

As Anglican Diocese properties sell, tenants search for new homes

Victoria secondary suite program reviewed

The grant provides a homeowner with up to 25 per cent of their construction costs

Bridge debate spurs decorum breakdown

Residents, council needs more info on project progress

Victoria chalk art festival idea pitched

From pumpkins to buskers to chalk creations, Vickers pursues vision for a vibrant city core

Andrew Capeau, president of Victoria Pedicab Company, sits in one of his pedicabs at Ogden Point. Capeau says the suggested increase in pedicab licences is too high.

City moves to increase pedicab licences

Pedicab owner warns increased competition lowers standards

Andrew Capeau, president of Victoria Pedicab Company, sits in one of his pedicabs at Ogden Point. Capeau says the suggested increase in pedicab licences is too high.

Victoria City Hall renovations set to begin

Renovations are set to start in April and be complete by mid 2013

Victoria Film Festival: To Make a Farm

To Make a Farm includes feast option for local food lovers

Ted Hughes seeks injunction against Bill Vander Zalm’s book

Defamation hearing underway in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver

Federal housing money comes with strings attached

Funds to renovate City of Victoria-owned motels require electorate approval

Waste collection decision postponed

Curbside versus backyard pickup debate saved for another day.