Times Colonist
New Buses Help, But Are Only First Step
New buses being added to Victoria, British Columbia's transit fleet are being warmly welcomed, but this editorial argues much more needs to be done to deal with the area's increasing congestion and mobility issues.
Cheaper To House The Homeless In B.C.
Government research form British Columbia has shown that it costs cities more than $12,000 per homeless person per year. Some are saying it would be cheaper for the city to give them housing than to keep them on the streets.
Catch-22 Hinders Harbor Redevelopment Plans
Plans to redevelop a harbor are under consideration in Victoria, British Columbia, but would require the relocation of a busy ferry terminal -- one of the harbor's top services. The ferry's operators say the redevelopment would fail without them.
No More Mandatory Retirement For British Columbia
With Baby Boomers moving into their 60s and a significantly smaller population of younger workers, officials in British Columbia have passed a bill that will do away with the province's mandatory retirement age of 65.
Saving Money By Housing The Homeless
Housing advocates in British Columbia are pushing a "housing-first" policy to the local government as a way to combat homelessness and save money.
Cooling U.S. Economy Good For Canadian Housing Market
Contrary to American housing markets, Canadian housing sales have continued to grow this year.
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