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Guest columnist Ted Dew-Jones: Effects of land-based treatment just as hazardous

The potential for treating sewage using long outfalls became obvious as soon as they came into being in the 1950s. The outfall is assembled on land, towed to sea and sunk. Before that, pipes were join… more
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CAT GEORGE: Enjoying a kid’s Christmas as an adult

I get it now. I get why, when I was young, the Christmas season wasn’t quite as exciting for my parents as it was for me. After all, as a six, seven, or eight year old – or, really, even at age 15 or… more
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EDITORIAL: There's a very real problem here

Food banks serve an increasingly prevalent need in our communities and should be supported whenever one has a little extra in their cupboard or wallet. But there are some in our community who worry t… more
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DAVID SUZUKI: Economy: The behemoth that wouldn’t stop growing

Have you noticed that we describe the market and economy as if they were living entities? The market is showing signs of… more
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TOM FLETCHER: No recession in B.C., you say?

B.C. will continue to show at least some economic growth, not only this year, but next year too. That’s the word from F… more
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EDITORIAL: Recyclers play a key role, too

The federal government is looking seriously at ways of bailing out the auto industry as a way of saving jobs and keeping… more
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OPINION: KERRIE-ANN SCHOENIT

Last Saturday’s municipal election brought little change to one of my regular beats, the Greater Victoria school board. … more
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EDITORIAL: Take new look at sewage issue

Recent municipal elections created significant turnover on municipal councils across Greater Victoria, a fact that will … more
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DAVID SUZUKI: B.C. suffering from identity crisis

If you live in British Columbia, you’ll have noticed a campaign to sell the province as “The Best Place on Earth.” The p… more
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EDITORIAL: Drama fails to attract voters

Another civic election is in the books and voters and observers alike are left to wonder; where does our municipality go… more
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