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THE CHANGING WORKPLACE

By Cairine | January 2, 2023

From the latest edition of Entrepreneur Magazine, Dr. Samantha Madhosingh writes about 2023 trends in workplace best practices. We all know that the workplace has changed since the pandemic; new concepts and terminology such as “hybrid model,” “quiet quitting,” and “flexible schedule” have created a shift to how, when and where we work. I have … Read more

THE END OF THE YEAR

By Cairine | December 22, 2022

As this year draws to a close and 2023 looms, I am reflecting on the past year and on the four-year term. As you know, what suffered most was our ability to engage with our community on a person-to-person level. While the pandemic subsided over time, the ability to meet and work directly with our … Read more

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT TAKES ON HOUSING

By Cairine | November 21, 2022

New legislation would allow Province to set municipal housing targets  November 21, 2022   The Province of B.C. has introduced legislation that would allow the Province to set targets for municipalities and take a variety of actions to ensure compliance. Implementation of the legislation will require further regulatory development to address elements undefined in the legislation. “The … Read more

A PLEDGE OF MUTUAL RESPECT AND SUPPORT

By Cairine | November 10, 2022

In the wake of recent threats of violence and anti-semitism levelled at our local Jewish community, I attended as Acting Mayor of Oak Bay, with other community leaders, a Kristallnacht ceremony at Congregation Emmanu-El Synagogue in Victoria on the night of November 9, 2022. We gathered together to honour those who were lost to the … Read more

OAK BAY COUNCIL’S INAUGURAL MEETING, November 7, 2022

By Cairine | November 8, 2022

I am pleased to share the video recording of Oak Bay Council’s Inaugural Meeting, November 7, 2022. It was a meaningful night shared with family and friends. Thanks to everyone who attended and I look forward to working together with this Council over the next four years. We have a lot to do, to fulfill … Read more

2022 POST ELECTION REFLECTION

By Cairine | October 23, 2022

First, THANK YOU to the voters and residents of Oak Bay for your support in this election and for taking a sign, making a donation or walking with me during the campaign. The privilege to serve my community is never taken for granted and I feel an enormous responsibility to tackle the work with gusto, … Read more