Projected Saanich tax hike slightly higher than inflation February 6 2012 A provisional budget going to a committee of Saanich Council tomorrow would require a property tax increase of 3.6 per cent. Read the Full Story

Saanich plan would balance Cedar Hill budget over three years February 6 2012 A staff recommendation to Saanich Council proposes a package of fee increases aimed at eliminating the deficit at Cedar Hill Golf Course over a three year period. Read the Full Story

Cadet Instructors Cadre officer charged with sexual offences February 6th, 2012 The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service says a Cadet Instructors Cadre officer has been charged with various sexual offences, some allegedly committed here in the Victoria area. Read the Full Story

Downtown assault sends two to hospital February 6th, 2012 Two people have been taken to Victoria General Hospital this morning after an assault near a downtown-area bar. Read the Full Story

Saanich Police investigating hit and run February 5, 2012 Saanich Police are investigating a hit and run involving a pedestrian that occurred Sunday afternoon on Shelbourne Street. Read the Full Story

Sooke Fire crews respond to mobile home fire Saturday February 5, 2012 Sooke Fire Crews responded to a mobile home on fire on Sooke Road Saturday night. Read the Full Story

New Democrats call on Premier to raise voice over proposed OAS changes Feb. 5, 2012 The New Democrats are calling on Premier Christy Clark and the provincial government to speak out about potential changes to the Old Age Security system. Read the Full Story

Mounties find card skimmer on ATM in Qualicum Beach Feb. 5, 2012 The RCMP are warning anyone who used an ATM machine in Qualicum Beach recently to keep a wary eye on their bank accounts. Read the Full Story

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Peter Cowley, Director of School Performance Studies, Fraser Institute

How do elementary schools on Vancouver Island compare to the rest of BC schools?

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Jordan Bateman, BC Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation

A look at Cedar Hill Golf Course in Saanich. Should the municipality of Saanich be running this business with your tax dollars? Plus, the municipal budgetary deadlines are quickly approaching. What do you as a taxpayer get for your tax dollars?

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February 6, 2012 When it comes to power and energy generation in BC, it seems as though we’ve got things happening both good and bad. The province has dropped its goal of becoming energy self-sufficient...

for Monday Feb 6 2012 I welcome the decision in the Supreme Court of Canada upholding the federal government's decision to release documents...albeit censored documents...relating to the approval process...

February 3rd, 2012 One of the political strong suits the BC Liberals have always had is that they believe in cutting taxes. Yes, they raised the Carbon tax, the HST, MSP premiums, and a number of other...

February 3, 2012 It is encouraging to know that the government is looking at what it pays the public service and how it has compensated those working for it. But it’s clear the government, despite...

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Feb. 5/12 - The Victoria Royals scored the first two goals while visiting Tri-City last night, but very little went well after that. The Americans would score 6 unanswered in an eventual 6-3 victory...

The UVIC Vikes basketball teams had a good night in Kelowna Saturday, with both the men and women's teams recording wins against UBC Okanagan. The women's team beat UBCO 86-61, keeping their playoff hopes alive. They improve to 8-8 with the win. Debbie Yeboah again...

The UVIC Vikes fell to the Burnaby Lake Rugby Club 41-12 in Premier League play Saturday afternoon. It is the first time the Vikes have lost to Burnaby since April 2008. The James Bay AA team was also in action Saturday, they lost to Capilano 23-6. It was James...

Royals tripped up in Tri-City
UVIC Vikes basketball teams record wins Saturday
Island rugby Saturday scores

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We are now gathering nominations for the 29th Annual C-FAX Community Awards.

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Ballet Nacional de Cuba
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29th Annual C-FAX 1070 Community Awards ~ Call for Nominations
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