Poll

In the holiday rush, amidst the hustle and bustle to find that perfect gift, we can sometimes forget this is also the season of giving to those less fortunate. Have you given to charity over the holiday season? Take our poll and let us know.

With the lights going up and shoppers making the rounds to find that perfect gift, Christmas trees are going up in homes across Greater Victoria. What type of tree do you put up at home, real or artificial? Let us know what you think.

The Christmas lights are twinkling and holiday music is playing in local shops. But just how ready for Christmas are you? Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Let us know what you think.

Many BC Ferry passengers heading out from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen on Monday were forced to endure a four-sailing wait. Waits for ferries seem to be becoming a more common occurrence, so we’d like to know have BC Ferry waits ever forced you to cancel your travel plans? Let us know what you think.

Whether you vote for or against, do you understand the options?

A new urgent care centre is set to open in Langford on Monday. Once operating at capacity, the Ministry of Health expects it to provide 5,300 residents with a family doctor. Current estimates suggest there are 30,000 people on the West Shore alone who do not have a family doctor. Are you among those who must use a walk-in clinic to fulfil your medical needs? Let us know what you think.

British Columbians are being asked whether they want to switch from the current first-past-the-post electoral system to proportional representation. What do you think?

Residents in Victoria and Saanich will be voting on Oct. 20 on whether their communities should explore the possibility of amalgamation. Do you think some of the Capital Region’s 13 municipalities should be amalgamated? Let us know what you think.

Marijuana is set to become legal across Canada on Oct. 17. Is this going to have an impact on your use of marijuana? Let us know what you think.

Greater Victoria residents head to the polls on Oct. 20 to select their representatives on their municipal councils. Will you be casting your vote to determine the future of your hometown? Let us know what you think.