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Winners of 2024 Ecostar Awards announced
All 15 winners have contributed to making Vancouver Island a greener, more sustainable place to live and travel.
Robyn Bell·Thursday, November 14, 2024·4 min
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WSÁNEĆ chiefs call for immediate moratorium on commercial herring fishing in the Salish Sea
The chiefs have called on a moratorium for years, saying fish populations need time to recover
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, November 12, 2024·3 min
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Quadratic Sound cancels all events as zoning issues shut down venue
The Rock Bay venue is the third to end programming this year as Victoria's music scene struggles.
Robyn Bell·Monday, November 11, 2024·2 min
Environment
Where to see the fall colours in Greater Victoria
As the seasons change, check out these colourful destinations for your next fall stroll
Robyn Bell·Thursday, October 31, 2024·3 min
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Saanich approves $21M Road Safety Action Plan
The plan prioritizes 20 high-crash intersections for improvements
Robyn Bell·Sunday, October 27, 2024·2 min
Explainer
Where to see salmon runs on the Island this fall
Check out some of the busiest salmon runs on the Island—and conservation projects looking to bring back populations
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, October 23, 2024·2 min
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Colwood high school student inspires ‘A Million Acts of Love’ in honour of his late sister
Felix Townsin, 14, will launch his campaign for good deeds with a benefit concert this Friday
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, October 15, 2024·5 min
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Construction recycling program launches on the Island
The program will pair companies offloading materials with those looking to obtain them
Robyn Bell·Thursday, October 3, 2024·2 min
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Victoria Chinatown Museum to remain permanently
The museum opened in 2021 as a temporary extension of Vancouver's Chinese Canadian Museum
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, October 1, 2024·3 min
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Photos: South Island Powwow returns for third year
A record 11K people attended the event at Royal Athletic Park.
Robyn Bell·Sunday, September 29, 2024·2 min
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Inquiry finds death at the Royal Jubilee accidental, calls for increased monitoring of psychiatric patients
Paul Spencer died in 2019 after an altercation with hospital security, leading to the two-week inquiry
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, September 24, 2024·2 min
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Victoria school board ordered by province to develop safety plan
SD61 board must collaborate with Greater Victoria police departments to create the plan
Robyn Bell·Thursday, September 19, 2024·2 min
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Victoria Police ready for next phase of Pandora-Ellice Safety Plan
VicPD will no longer escort emergency services for all Pandora calls
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, September 10, 2024·3 min
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Canada’s 2023 wildfires were a top global carbon emitter
The country's worst wildfire season on record released more greenhouse gasses than all but three countries
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, August 28, 2024·4 min
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Victoria to host first-ever Caribbean Carnival this weekend
i-Land Festival will take over Centennial Square for two days of music, dance, food, and fun.
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, August 21, 2024·3 min
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Island-born cinematographer Jeff Zwicker takes on hit-show ‘The Last of Us’
Zwicker's award-winning work in horror films led him to the hit HBO zombie thriller
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, July 30, 2024·3 min
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BC ends COVID-19 public health emergency
Health-care workers who were not vaccinated for COVID-19 can now apply for jobs
Robyn Bell·Thursday, July 25, 2024·3 min
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Brain injuries an emerging epidemic amid the opioid crisis
UVic and Island researchers are working with politicians locally and federally to address the overlooked crisis
Robyn Bell·Sunday, July 21, 2024·7 min
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Heiltsuk Nation repatriates chief’s seat from Royal BC Museum after 113 years
The seat was built by master carver and Heiltsuk Nation chief Captain Richard Carpenter around 1900
Robyn Bell·Thursday, July 11, 2024·3 min
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Unique underwater mountains near the Island protected in agreement with Feds and First Nations
The MPA will conserve an area of the Pacific Ocean four times the size of Vancouver Island
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, July 10, 2024·2 min
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BC announces new drug guidelines for provincial universities in response to UVic teen’s death
Schools must provide easily accessible naloxone, text alerts on toxic drugs, and clear rules about responding to emergencies.
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, July 9, 2024·2 min
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BC Hydro commits $3B to upgrade power grid on the Island
Upgrade includes new station in Langford, seismic upgrades to Campbell River dams, and new underwater cables.
Robyn Bell·Monday, July 8, 2024·2 min
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100th anniversary of Victoria Cougars’ win will be a celebration fit for champions
The team will be recognized with a Stanley Cup parade and a three-day festival of events
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, July 3, 2024·2 min
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Council to take next steps on Centennial Square redesign on Thursday
Relocating the fountain monoliths, adding commercial kiosks, and replacing aging trees all part of the proposed plan.
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, July 2, 2024·2 min