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Victoria city council voted to keep lunches catered. (Nicole Crescenzi/News Staff)

Victoria council keeps its catered lunches at more than $10,000 per year

Two councillors tried to eliminate the expense, with widespread rejection

Victoria city council voted to keep lunches catered. (Nicole Crescenzi/News Staff)
Steven Cross was elected in October 2018, he resigned Jan. 21, 2020. (File)

Councillor resigns in Revelstoke after colleagues approved 67% raise

Council approved a 134 per cent raise for the mayor of Revelstoke

Steven Cross was elected in October 2018, he resigned Jan. 21, 2020. (File)
Court claim accuses B.C. mayor and council of conflict of interest with developers

Court claim accuses B.C. mayor and council of conflict of interest with developers

A group of voters claim conflict of interests should see them removed from office

Court claim accuses B.C. mayor and council of conflict of interest with developers
Coun. Ben Isitt (File contributed/ City of Victoria)

Victoria councillor proposes part-time work for part-time pay in response to survey results

Survey asked residents if they would be in support of a 55 per cent salary increase

Coun. Ben Isitt (File contributed/ City of Victoria)
Victoria unveils next phase of bike lane network

Victoria unveils next phase of bike lane network

The City seeks feedback into new designs for bike lanes proposed for 2020

Victoria unveils next phase of bike lane network
Victoria City Council hears back on the 2020 draft budget response (Nicole Crescenzi/News Staff)

Victorians overwhelmingly opposed to 55% council raise

Results from the 2020 draft budget survey are coming to council

Victoria City Council hears back on the 2020 draft budget response (Nicole Crescenzi/News Staff)
Victoria City Council are trying to get the public opinion on a significant salary increase. (Nicole Crescenzi/News Staff)

Watchdog calls Victoria councillors’ request for salary increase ‘boneheaded’

Grumpy Taxpayer$ wish to see reductions in councillor wages to meet local average

Victoria City Council are trying to get the public opinion on a significant salary increase. (Nicole Crescenzi/News Staff)
City council is considering offering childcare at City Hall during public hearings (Nicole Crescenzi/News Staff)

City of Victoria considers offering childcare options at City Hall

Council’s draft strategic plan aims to get more parents out for public discussion

City council is considering offering childcare at City Hall during public hearings (Nicole Crescenzi/News Staff)
Coun. Sharmarke Dubow only recently gained Canadian citizenship, and in the recent municipal election he both cast his first vote, and was elected to City Council (File contributed/Together Victoria)

Somali refugee casts first-ever ballot in same election he wins Victoria city council seat

Sharmarke Dubow, who came to Canada in 2012, says he’s honoured and excited to get to work

Coun. Sharmarke Dubow only recently gained Canadian citizenship, and in the recent municipal election he both cast his first vote, and was elected to City Council (File contributed/Together Victoria)
Victoria City Council is considering whether to allow cannabis lounges in Victoria after marijuana is legalized this fall. File photo

Victoria City Council considers cannabis lounges

A motion looking to regulate cannabis use has been put forward for discussion this Thursday

Victoria City Council is considering whether to allow cannabis lounges in Victoria after marijuana is legalized this fall. File photo
Victoria council voted to extend an off-leash pilot project at three local parks. They’ve also opted to shift the off-leash hours later by 30 minutes. Flickr

City to extend dog off leash pilot in three Victoria parks

Off-leash hours at Fisherman’s Wharf, Barnard and Oaklands parks move to 7 to 9 a.m.

Victoria council voted to extend an off-leash pilot project at three local parks. They’ve also opted to shift the off-leash hours later by 30 minutes. Flickr