Saanich’s new zones for small apartments is a much better initiative than Victoria’s missing middle, for a few reasons.The projects will still need to go through approval process.
It is specifically geared towards small, affordable rentals, which is what we need.
Victoria’s missing middle loses out on all these standards; no approval process, build anywhere, no affordability or rental intention.Regulate apartment use I am not for or against this idea but immediately think of the misuse of these types of apartments for Airbnb use.The provincial government needs to do more to regulate the use of apartments and suites being used for Airbnb.
The original purpose was for space in homes, rooms or basements to be used as such. Not whole apartments and houses that are taken out of the long-term rental market adding to the horrific housing crunch we have now.Taking killer cats seriously Re: “Don’t blame those cats when birds disappear,” letter, May 3.Here’s an idea: let’s review the evidence from bird experts. If they say cats are a problem, it deserves serious listening. And taking action ourselves.
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