The major driver of the rental affordability crisis in B.C. is the fact that our residential tenancy laws allow landlords to jack up rents to outrageous levels between tenants.

In regards to the only bank in Esquimalt closing down, I do not live in Esquimalt but if I did I would be very upset to have this happen.

Residents are wondering why most city washrooms are substandard and in shambles and now need $13-14 million in upgrades and renovations.

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Fortis BC hopes to expand its Tilbury LNG plant on the Fraser River in Delta, B.C.

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We live in Colwood, in the heart of unprecedented development, near a remnant bit of forest that still supports at least some wildlife. Even the occasional bear or cougar passes through in search of a place to call home.

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