Editorials

How high is safe from a tsunami? Four metres above sea level

Be disaster ready with food, water and clothing for seven days

Jan 23, 2018 4:30 PM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Optimism around Victoria bridge, pessimism as well

As Johnson Street Bridge project nears completion, how will taxpayers judge this council?

Jan 22, 2018 10:30 AM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Extra vigilance in downtown Victoria drug area can’t hurt

Needle prick incidents may be a byproduct of permissive action aimed at saving lives

Jan 17, 2018 4:30 PM Read more >

EDITORIAL: 2017 provided new motivation for Women’s March participants

Victoria’s Women’s March happens this Saturday downtown

Jan 16, 2018 6:30 AM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Regional growth and governance

‘By legitimizing the regional growth strategy, the CRD is legitimizing our OCP,’ says Mike Hicks

Jan 14, 2018 1:30 PM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Is a plastic bag ban just a symbolic gesture?

All eyes around the CRD will be on Victoria watching to see what happens after July 1

Jan 11, 2018 10:30 AM Read more >

Column: Swedish hockey captain missed the silver lining

Sportsmanship is also a skill that needs practice after Lias Andersson threw his silver medal into the crowd

Jan 8, 2018 2:15 PM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Fingers crossed for benefits from lower MSP premiums

Residents in Victoria, across B.C. may have more in their pockets at the end of the month

Dec 29, 2017 7:30 AM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Looking ahead involves a little looking backward

The News gratefully acknowledges readers’ trust in us to tell stories that resonate with you

Dec 29, 2017 7:30 AM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Publicizing hate actions painful for the media

Targeting of local synagogues and others in Canada with hate mail a vulgar, bigoted act

Dec 23, 2017 11:30 AM Read more >