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Les Leyne: B.C. has ‘strictest’ bail policy? Where’s the proof?

Les Leyne: B.C. has ‘strictest’ bail policy? Where’s the proof?

If an early look at partial data doesn’t conclusively prove anything, how can they claim it’s the strictest policy in Canada?
Comment: What’s the future for creaky local governance?

Comment: What’s the future for creaky local governance?

A lot of disharmony on councils originates with personality conflicts, misunderstandings and especially with councillors who have lofty political aspirations.
Letters April 26: Curing what ails downtown; higher parking fees a bad idea; protecting motorcyclists

Letters April 26: Curing what ails downtown; higher parking fees a bad idea; protecting motorcyclists

Adrian Raeside cartoon: How seniors are treated

Adrian Raeside cartoon: How seniors are treated

Letters April 25: Growing old without children; too relaxed about drug use; keep cats indoors

Letters April 25: Growing old without children; too relaxed about drug use; keep cats indoors

Les Leyne: Bail data aimed at federal government

Les Leyne: Bail data aimed at federal government

Provincial authorities appear keen to pin as much blame as possible on the federal government for the increased sense of danger on city streets stemming from violent offenders shuttling through the justice system while remaining out on bail.
Letters April 24: Easing of mask rules, a visit to lively downtown Victoria

Letters April 24: Easing of mask rules, a visit to lively downtown Victoria

Comment: 'Downtown Canada' no longer the urban dream

Comment: 'Downtown Canada' no longer the urban dream

“I am noticing more and more that when I walk through a Canadian city or a town lately, I feel this experience of poverty, addiction, and mental health issues quite viscerally.”
Charla Huber: When it comes to residential schools, listen to survivors

Charla Huber: When it comes to residential schools, listen to survivors

The survivors of St. Augustine’s residential school in Sechelt guided the areas searched with ground-penetrating radar, and their words were validated by the results of the scanning.
Geoff Johnson: Information on early-childhood skills can help predict later success

Geoff Johnson: Information on early-childhood skills can help predict later success

Every February, kindergarten teachers fill out a questionnaire about their students that can assist educators and policymakers in anticipating students’ needs and planning effective interventions.
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