Oak Bay confirms official election results, inaugural meeting set
Recent coverage regarding Sam Holland's campaign for Oak Bay Mayor in Oak Bay News.
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Returning Oak Bay mayor looks forward to fresh ideas
Recent coverage regarding Sam Holland's campaign for Oak Bay Mayor in Times Colonist.
Read Article (opens in a new tab)Oak Bay election results 2026: Murdoch returned as mayor
Recent coverage regarding Sam Holland's campaign for Oak Bay Mayor in Times Colonist.
Read Article (opens in a new tab)Kevin Murdoch re-elected Oak Bay mayor as three newcomers win council seats
Recent coverage regarding Sam Holland's campaign for Oak Bay Mayor in Victoria Buzz.
Read Article (opens in a new tab)Vancouver Island votes: Results in the 2026 municipal elections
Recent coverage regarding Sam Holland's campaign for Oak Bay Mayor in Times Colonist.
Read Article (opens in a new tab)Polls close in Oak Bay as district awaits 2026 local election results
Recent coverage regarding Sam Holland's campaign for Oak Bay Mayor in Oak Bay News.
Read Article (opens in a new tab)Vancouver Island results coming in for municipal election
Recent coverage regarding Sam Holland's campaign for Oak Bay Mayor in CHEK News.
Read Article (opens in a new tab)In Oak Bay’s debate over density, voters get two elections to speak their minds
Recent coverage regarding Sam Holland's campaign for Oak Bay Mayor in The Globe and Mail.
Read Article (opens in a new tab)Oct. 17 civic elections: Who's running on southern Vancouver Island?
Recent coverage regarding Sam Holland's campaign for Oak Bay Mayor in Times Colonist.
Read Article (opens in a new tab)A 26-year-old is running for mayor of a BC community with a climate platform
Recent coverage regarding Sam Holland's campaign for Oak Bay Mayor in Canada's National Observer.
Read Article (opens in a new tab)Oak Bay’s 2 mayoral candidates talk housing, transportation, parks
Recent coverage regarding Sam Holland's campaign for Oak Bay Mayor in Oak Bay News.
Read Article (opens in a new tab)Local election guide: Oak Bay candidates for mayor and council
Recent coverage regarding Sam Holland's campaign for Oak Bay Mayor in Victoria Buzz.
Read Article (opens in a new tab)Three Oak Bay incumbents not running, mayor faces challenge
Recent coverage regarding Sam Holland's campaign for Oak Bay Mayor in Times Colonist.
Read Article (opens in a new tab)Sam Holland - Oak Bay mayor candidate 2026
Recent coverage regarding Sam Holland's campaign for Oak Bay Mayor in Times Colonist.
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Oak Bay News • Sep 18, 2026
New mayoral candidate Sam Holland enters Oak Bay race
The contender says his main priority will be bringing family doctors to Oak Bay
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Martlet • Sep 14, 2026
Oak Bay faces critical issues as residents hit the polls next month
As the clock ticks towards the October municipal elections, the two candidates face not only the pressure of winning over the district's residents, but the pressure of addressing the district's many issues as well.
Read Article (opens in a new tab)Incumbent Esther Paterson announces bid for Oak Bay council
Recent coverage regarding Sam Holland's campaign for Oak Bay Mayor in Oak Bay News.
Read Article (opens in a new tab)11 candidates vying for Oak Bay mayor, council seats
Recent coverage regarding Sam Holland's campaign for Oak Bay Mayor in Oak Bay News.
Read Article (opens in a new tab)Election 2026: Oak Bay mayor and council candidates
Recent coverage regarding Sam Holland's campaign for Oak Bay Mayor in CHEK News.
Read Article (opens in a new tab)Political newcomers enter mayoral races in Central Saanich, Oak Bay
Recent coverage regarding Sam Holland's campaign for Oak Bay Mayor in Times Colonist.
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Peninsula News Review • Jun 9, 2026
Better Transit YYJ pits grandmothers on bikes against Victoria’s rapid bus
Better Transit wants to see Douglas as a corridor primarily designed for pedestrians and transit
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CHEK • May 19, 2026
BC Transit $12.6M surplus locked in red tape, advocate wants it put to good use
BC Transit’s long-awaited rollout of contactless payment comes in the shadows of criticism from those who argue the agency should instead be using its surplus funds to address other transit needs.
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Better Columbia • Apr 27, 2026
Why hasn't transit in BC kept up with growth?
Transit in BC hasn't kept up with growth, because every time the province faces a deficit, they go after transit.
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Vancouver Island Free Daily • Dec 18, 2025
Greater Victoria vacancy rate reaches highest level of 21st century
The vacancy rate spike has been attributed to lower immigration and more units being built
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Times Colonist
Joggers versus bus in downtown Victoria: Find out who won the race
Transit advocates call for more dedicated bus lanes.
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Times Colonist
CRD board pushes for free transit passes for youth
The goal is to have the province implement a phased expansion of the fare-free youth transit program, increasing eligibility by one year at a time.
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CBC
B.C. municipality pushes for European-style elevators to cut costs, boost accessibility | CBC News
A Vancouver Island municipality is pushing the province to make changes to its elevator rules in a bid to make homes more accessible and affordable.
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Free Transit for Teens Picks Up Speed at CRD - CFAX 1070
The CRD is renewing its push for fare‑free transit for youth, this time proposing a phased rollout as it sends the plan to AVICC and UBCM. Joining us is Sam Holland from Better Transit YYJ to explain why free transit matters, how it can open doors for teens, and what the phased approach means. Plus—what happens next, and how supporters can speak up. IMAGE: A pair of fare validators is shown. via BC Transit
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Times Colonist
Direct bus to airport via Route 72 proposed, comes at expense of Peninsula riders
The proposed change involves having the existing Route 72 bus Swartz Bay/Downtown serve the airport and ferry terminal on all trips.
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Times Colonist
B.C. Transit to introduce credit and debit card payment for fares; current Umo users need to re-enter card info
Current Umo users will need to update their credit card information.
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Times Colonist
Mayors to work with First Nations on commuter rail that doesn't cut reserve land in half
Esquimalt Nation does not want any future passenger rail service to bisect its 19.3-hectare reserve, but no alternate route has been proposed.
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Times Colonist
Soaring war-related diesel costs put pressure on B.C. Transit
The new Royal Oak transit centre and bus-lane infrastructure have also been delayed as the transit agency reviews spending.
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Times Colonist
Saanich council puts off decision on Quadra-McKenzie plan to Feb. 2
After six hours of public input, council questions and staff explanations that wrapped up early Tuesday morning, council voted to postpone to Feb. 2 a vote on what to do with the plan.
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Times Colonist
Heavy traffic not a deterrent as Saanich Fair brings out thousands
The Saanich Fair continues Sunday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Monday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Saanich Fairgrounds, 1528 Stellys Cross Rd.
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Times Colonist
Cyclists beat motorists in commuter race to the legislature
Twenty-one pairs of cyclists and motorists raced from Langford, Esquimalt, Oak Bay and Saanich to the legislature, with cyclists winning in 18 competitions.
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Times Colonist
Our Community: Seasonal bike valet; 100 years of the United Church
The bike-valet is run by Capital Bike, a non-profit organization that offers the service at cost to organizers of local events.
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