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Some of our readers enjoy camping under the stars—and under the radar
Others slept on restaurant floors, in “a tree house in Western Australia, or “on a beach under my overturned row boat.
Mark Brennae·Thursday, January 30, 2025·4 min
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British Columbia’s 31st lieutenant-governor sworn into office
Dignitaries from across parties and jurisdictions gathered to witness Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia take the oath of office
Sidney Coles·Thursday, January 30, 2025·4 min
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Education minister fires Victoria School Board en masse
The board has been accused of governance issues, not assisting a special adviser, and failing to work with community partners.
Robyn Bell·Thursday, January 30, 2025·2 min
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South Island mayors ask province to call off millions in upcoming 9-1-1 dispatch costs
Municipalities are slated to take on the brunt of the cost of local RCMP emergency calls
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, January 29, 2025·13 min
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Multiple conservation groups sue Feds over delay in protecting Southern Resident killer whales
The groups argue that DFO and the environment ministry must recommend an emergency order to cabinet immediately.
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, January 29, 2025·4 min
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Sonia Furstenau steps down as leader of the BC Greens
Furstenau was elected leader of the BC Greens in 2020, following the resignation of Andrew Weaver.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, January 27, 2025·5 min
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Island’s tallest tower proposed for Blanshard and Pandora
A major gain for the city, the builder says, are the 321 proposed units that would help contribute up to 30% of Victoria’s annual housing targets and the 99 propounded two- and three-bedroom units which would surpass what is needed yearly for family housing.
Mark Brennae·Sunday, January 26, 2025·3 min
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Victoria council checks balance on Crystal Pool referendum ads
Concerns arose around possible biased language used in city ads
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, January 23, 2025·5 min
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The Creating Community Wellness Society is helping to connect patients with doctors
The Canadian healthcare system can be difficult to navigate—but this local non-profit is offering a pathway
Eva Rasciauskas·Tuesday, January 21, 2025·3 min
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BC climate activist faces deportation again—this time due to lost paperwork
Zain Haq is set to be deported on Saturday after the IRCC told him it can't find his residency application
Robyn Bell·Monday, January 20, 2025·5 min
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Top South Island issues addressed in BC’s new ministry mandate letters
Newly released mandates lay out province's priorities and plans to 'make a tangible difference' in everyday life
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, January 20, 2025·13 min
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Victoria choir pitch hits a chord to help bridge memory gap
With January being Alzheimer's Awareness Month, the Voices in Motion Choir is putting out the call for new members
Mark Brennae·Thursday, January 16, 2025·3 min
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Criticism of outreach supportive spaces pivots to city bylaws
Failure to halt SOLID Outreach Society’s Access Hub project has North Park resident filing complaint with city bylaw about structural components
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, January 15, 2025·6 min
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Data on VicPD’s use of force show overrepresentation of Indigenous people
Use of force against Indigenous people made up 17% of incidents, despite only representing 5% of the capital's population.
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, January 15, 2025·2 min
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Salmon numbers are up at Goldstream—but development could threaten conservation efforts
The planned $162M median expansion of the Malahat Corridor could result in loss of trees and hotter stream temperatures, says First Nation.
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, January 14, 2025·7 min
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Dr. Riki Dayan's five tips for making 2025 a fertile year
Olive Fertility Centre has opened a new clinic in Victoria
Olive Fertility Centre·Monday, January 13, 2025·2 min
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No police liaisons could soon mean no job for SD61 board members
BC’s education minister has suggested it would fire school board members over failure to amend the safety plan to include the program
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, January 9, 2025·14 min
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The most popular books at Victoria libraries in 2024
Adults continue to love historical fiction, while teens are influenced by BookTok.
Robyn Bell·Thursday, January 9, 2025·3 min
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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