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Disaster-proof: New digs for first responders' radio system built to survive the Big One

Disaster-proof: New digs for first responders' radio system built to survive the Big One

The Capital Region Emergency Service Telecommunications system is about to move into its new home, a $16-million disaster-resistant building in Langford.
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Nanaimo food bank installs cameras after fuel thefts

Nanaimo food bank installs cameras after fuel thefts

Along with siphoning fuel from the tanks of delivery vehicles, thieves have targeted batteries and the store of empty recyclable bottles from its “empties for food” program.
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Union launches campaign demanding ferries be built in Canada

Union launches campaign demanding ferries be built in Canada

The union has launched a campaign called “Build Them Here” that asks B.C. residents to make some noise over the decision
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Task force on horizon to speed up hotel development in capital region

Task force on horizon to speed up hotel development in capital region

Destination Greater Victoria says more hotel rooms are needed, noting June hotel occupancy was nearly 92%, a 7.4% increase over the same time last year.
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West Coast pleasure palace: Crystal Garden hits the century mark

West Coast pleasure palace: Crystal Garden hits the century mark

The building, built by the Canadian Pacific Railway as a swimming pool, tropical garden and tea room, officially opened on June 26, 1925.
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Victoria endorses plan to tackle street disorder downtown

Victoria endorses plan to tackle street disorder downtown

Council voted overwhelmingly in favour Thursday of endorsing a ­community safety and well-being plan, which has been in the works since 2023.
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'Don't need another plan': Downtown Victoria businesses demand action on street disorder

'Don't need another plan': Downtown Victoria businesses demand action on street disorder

“It’s not dying, but it can’t sustain itself without some significant and bold action,” DVBA chief executive Jeff Bray says of downtown Victoria.
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Regional transportation service gets green light in capital region

Regional transportation service gets green light in capital region

The Capital Regional District board has adopted a bylaw to set up the service, which is intended to better co-ordinate transportation in the region and improve funding opportunities for major projects
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Business group calls for immediate action to save downtown, including bigger police presence

Business group calls for immediate action to save downtown, including bigger police presence

Almost half of downtown Victoria businesses surveyed said they would not renew their leases based on current conditions downtown.
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Saanich seeks 30 km/h default limit for B.C. roads with no centre line

Saanich seeks 30 km/h default limit for B.C. roads with no centre line

While municipalities can set their own limits, a provincial default would reduce the need for signs on every block, says Coun. Zac De Vries
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