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Hand-drawn panorama of Victoria's Inner Harbour — lighthouse and cherry blossom on the left, a ferry on the water, Parliament and the park on the right.
Issue 1,256 · Saturday, June 27, 2026PrivacyTermsEthics© Capital Daily Media Ltd. Victoria, BC
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After treading water for two decades, the fate of the Crystal Pool remains unclear

Councils dating back to 2011 have punted the pool’s future down the field and now voters are being asked to decide

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, January 8, 2025·6 min

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Annual BC Assessment highlights factors impacting Greater Victoria market

Diverse issues from property taxes to investor buyers are affecting housing prices in the CRD.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, January 8, 2025·9 min

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One sea sponge near the Island could give insight into our changing oceans

Belinda the sponge is proving that sea sponges are more active—and resilient—than previously thought

Robyn Bell·Tuesday, January 7, 2025·3 min

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Could Island Indigenous lore on Bigfoot help scientists prove its existence?

Nuu-chah-nulth have many stories about seeing Sasquatch and unique names for the creature.

Nora O'Malley, Local Journalism Initiative, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Sunday, January 5, 2025·8 min

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Your holiday wishes for local councils

Local councillors respond to the changes you'd like to see in our community next year

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Sunday, December 22, 2024·15 min

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A mother's 3-year quest for the truth drives reclassification of her daughter's death

Samatha’s mother, Tracy Sims challenged the competence and professionalism of BCCS investigators and VicPD in her daughter’s case.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Friday, December 20, 2024·4 min

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Alcohol and tobacco consumption is higher on the Island than rest of BC

The rate of Island hospitalizations for alcohol use is twice the national average.

Robyn Bell·Wednesday, December 18, 2024·6 min

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We save lives every day: The Victoria Humane Society works to give animals a full rebound

Committed to finding homes for animals in need, the mighty team strives to turn their lives around for the better

Eva Rasciauskas·Tuesday, December 17, 2024·3 min

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FortisBC pitches Sooke council on keeping gas on tap in new builds

Under pressure to find customers, Fortis is pitching to Island councils—but environmentalists argue it's selling an unsustainable future

Sidney Coles·Tuesday, December 17, 2024·13 min

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Housing advocates and residents pull no punches with Victoria City Council

Council got an earful about a crisis that’s gotten very real and very lethal in recent weeks

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, December 17, 2024·9 min

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John Horgan: sports fan, leader, and dad about town remembered

Thousands gathered at the Q Centre on Sunday to pay their final respects to the former premier

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, December 16, 2024·6 min

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Mail will resume Dec. 17 after labour board sends Canada Post employees back to work

Federal intevention pushes further bargaining until after holiday-season "time out"

Cameron Welch·Sunday, December 15, 2024·4 min

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Crystal Pool referendum date set for February

In 2016, the estimated cost for a new Crystal Pool was $69.4M. Now, it's $215.9M

Mark Brennae·Friday, December 13, 2024·7 min

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BC NDP & Greens sign governance deal

Fairy Creek, intercity transit, health centres, and re-exploration of proportional rep are among new official priorities

Cameron Welch·Thursday, December 12, 2024·6 min

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Victoria sustainable period product company launches in Costco

joni period products are sustainable and free of harmful chemicals, changing industry norms

Robyn Bell·Wednesday, December 11, 2024·5 min

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Impaired driving is on the rise in Saanich and Victoria

Alongside Saanich, VicPD is increasing enforcement of impaired driving as the holiday season approaches.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, December 10, 2024·3 min

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Island researchers create online tool to make boat cleaning less toxic

VIU chemists have teamed up with the Pacific Salmon Foundation to guide boaters to "cleaner" cleaning products

Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer·Tuesday, December 10, 2024·4 min

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James Bay residents say lower speed limits no good without enforcement

On one stretch of Oswego, the JBNA study said, on average seven vehicles exceed the speed limit every 15 minutes when ships are in port compared with one vehicle speeding when there aren’t any ships at Ogden.

Mark Brennae·Tuesday, December 10, 2024·5 min

🏛️Environment

Troubled waters: Intermittent pollution in Bowker Creek a mystery

While the contaminant has not been identified, construction runoff is likely, says conservation organization

Robyn Bell·Sunday, December 8, 2024·4 min

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UVic encourages Swiftness in the classroom with new Taylor-made music course

Universities have offered courses on musicians since the Beatles, so it should be no surprise there’s a Swiftie course.

Mark Brennae·Thursday, December 5, 2024·5 min

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Tenants from Village on the Green rally for housing security

Tenants with disabilities are worried they’ll end up on the street

Sidney Coles·Thursday, December 5, 2024·5 min

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Cool Aid ready to launch the new Crosstown multi-use housing development

New tenants are expected to move into Crosstown sometime in February.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, December 3, 2024·4 min

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Fundraiser aims to help non-profit keeping people safe in Victoria’s nightlife district

Hotel Zed will match up to $25K in donations to Good Night Out, supporting work to prevent sexual assault and gendered violence during nights out.

Robyn Bell·Sunday, December 1, 2024·7 min

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Free and public seasonal events around the CRD this December

We’ve rounded up a host of holiday events happening across the region

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, November 28, 2024·8 min
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