Climate Justice Victoria (CJV) is excited to announce that we’ve chosen to support Stefanie Hardman’s campaign for the Victoria City Council by-election. Stephanie has earned CJV’s endorsement because she has a strong commitment to climate justice, and has included strong action on the climate emergency in her detailed platform. Stefanie […]
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Open Letter – CRD Must Oppose Provincial Highway Expansion, Support Shift to Transit
Dear Capital Regional District Board Members, Re CRD response to South Island Transportation Strategy Thank you! Your 2019 votes against a new ‘alternate route’ Malahat highway and for the CRD Climate Emergency declaration has resulted in the provincial government releasing a South Island Transportation Strategy (SITS) that is a significant […]
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Start building expanded, zero-emission, fare-free transit!
The City of Victoria’s Youth Bus Program is a big success! 2,100 youth have used the program already. Families save money, and fewer car trips mean lower CO2 emissions. But last summer four Transit Commissioners voted against making public transit fare-free for all youth in our region: Saanich Mayor Fred Haynes Saanich Councillor Susan […]
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