Mark Page

Judge stayed the charges saying 'unacceptable delays infringed upon the accused right to a fair trial

West Shore RCMP and Shawnigan Lake RCMP continue to investigate their recent cases

Part of broader effort to deal with derelict and abandoned boats

Saanich council decided that in the future property owners trying to get out of the ALR must pay roughly $4k fee to cover cost of the application process

The development and amenity cost charges would be collected for housing projects that add to the district's population

Plan would also end cash-in-lieu requirements for tree removal where affordable rental housing is built

Most of the tenants ended up accepting buyouts, though a few fought til the end to stay in their homes

A tireless advocate for environmental and Indigenous causes, Olsen's efforts in the legislature were often frustrated by political realities

Eric Dahli of the Cadboro Bay Dead Boats Society wants to create a managed zone in the bay where boats can hook up to buoys, as long as they abide by environmental and safety regulations

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is monitoring the situation