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EDITORIAL: Legal battle looming over vacation rentals

EDITORIAL: Legal battle looming over vacation rentals

Owners of properties used for short-term rentals (STR), as well as companies that manage those properties, are getting ready to fight the City of Victoria’s proposed regulations. It’s a battle the City likely saw coming.
EDITORIAL: Traffic study makes sense

EDITORIAL: Traffic study makes sense

Development, bike lanes and demographic changes all affect traffic flow
EDITORIAL: America’s descent a warning to the world

EDITORIAL: America’s descent a warning to the world

For most of our lifetimes, America has been seen as that shining light upon the hill, sending a signal for all the world to see of what could be achieved through a dedicated pursuit of freedom and equality.
EDITORIAL: Connect with Victoria’s homeless community on the Coldest Night of the Year

EDITORIAL: Connect with Victoria’s homeless community on the Coldest Night of the Year

Our Place taking part in national event for the first time
EDITORIAL: Words wound, but can also heal

EDITORIAL: Words wound, but can also heal

Last week, the News published a story about the Greater Victoria school district’s implementation of SOGI , the sexual orientation and gender identity resource aimed to inform curriculum thereby supporting LGBTQ students. The week previous, we wrote about one local First Nations man’s quest to see an Indigenous Walk of Fame brought to Bastion Square.
EDITORIAL: Federal housing plan a good start

EDITORIAL: Federal housing plan a good start

Liberal government makes big promises, if people are willing to wait
EDITORIAL: Many opportunities to learn more about veterans’ experiences

EDITORIAL: Many opportunities to learn more about veterans’ experiences

Connecting with those who have served a good way to build understanding
EDITORIAL: Smartphones driving many to distraction

EDITORIAL: Smartphones driving many to distraction

ICBC, province hope even steeper distracted driving penalties sends stronger message
Editorial: Love it or hate it, Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend

Editorial: Love it or hate it, Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend

Don’t forget to fall back an hour Sunday morning (Nov. 5)
EDITORIAL: Inmates perform community service behind the scenes

EDITORIAL: Inmates perform community service behind the scenes

For many of the inmates at William Head, the road to restitution, rehabilitation and reintegration passes through Sooke.
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