Victoria, BC – June 16, 2025 – The City of Victoria has launched Halisat, a comprehensive Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan aimed at addressing pressing challenges like housing shortages, mental health crises, and social disorder while fostering a safer, more inclusive community. Named after the Lekwungen word meaning “bringing to life; awakening,” the plan reflects…
As spring 2025 unfolds, homeowners across the Cowichan Valley are embracing the season with a variety of projects that enhance their properties and lifestyles. From sustainable upgrades to community engagement, here are five trending initiatives that local residents are undertaking this season. 1. Sustainable Landscaping and Native Plant Gardening With a growing emphasis on environmental…
As spring 2025 unfolds across Vancouver Island, the Cowichan Valley finds itself navigating a pivotal moment in housing and community planning. With property values stabilizing, development proposals inching forward, and calls for systemic reform in housing policy growing louder, the region is in the midst of defining its next chapter. Resilient Market, Cautious Optimism Despite…