Report by Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond finds ‘widespread systemic racism against Indigenous people’
Tsartlip First Nations Chief Don Tom welcomes changes following report but promises future scrutiny
COVID-19 forced ArtSea to make significant changes to 2020 budget
Promise from CEO follows new figures showing significant decline in passengers
Adam Olsen calls for comprehensive approach in dealing with systemic racism
Investigation finds ‘widespread systemic racism against Indigenous people’ in provincial health care
Higher cannabis receipts added $1.7 billion to the revenue of farmers
Tentative plan calls for the event’s return to Beacon Avenue after COVID-19 pandemic
Council supports the idea in principle following a presentation by Cascadia Seaweed
Enhanced base with elements in North Saanich and Sidney to be fully operational in fall 2022
Odean Long and her late husband moved the business to Sidney in 1996
Staff also warn of financial ‘uncertainty’ and raise prospect of tax increase
North Saanich to encourage but not require residents to burn only on days with good venting index
Agreement with Circular Farm runs for 10 years
Lorea Tomsin said municipality’s move runs counter to provincial direction
Pete Zubersky does not understand actions of provincial body administering amateur sports
Plan will inform development applications within Saanichton
Closure reflects provincial health order in effect until Dec. 7
One driver received 12, the other driver three points
Just over 1.9 million registered voters cast ballots in 2020