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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
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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
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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