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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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BC Ferries CEO speaks of 'growing pains' and sees fare hikes in the distance
New ships, infrastructure needed and that's going to make it more expensive for passengers.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, November 26, 2024·4 min
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Holiday concerts happening in Greater Victoria 2024
Traditional classics, pop hits, and jazzy renditions of holiday favourites can be heard throughout the city this season.
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, November 26, 2024·4 min
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Victoria’s living wage nearly $10 more an hour than current minimum wage
Cost of living in the capital has risen 5% since last year
Robyn Bell·Sunday, November 24, 2024·3 min
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Next year's convention bookings already up 40% for the region
Greater Victoria’s tourism sector is well-positioned for the new year, with 28 citywide conferences booked for 2025, marking a 40% increase compared to the previous year.
Mark Brennae·Friday, November 22, 2024·4 min
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Pollution expert report says contaminants present in the Tod Creek Watershed
Sample analysis shows the presence of multiple contaminants in the Tod Creek watershed, but no red flags have been raised—yet.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, November 21, 2024·5 min
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Growing together: Learning Through Loss gives Victoria youth the tools to cope with grief
Any form of grief can be an isolating and difficult experience—fortunately, no one has to go through it alone
Eva Rasciauskas·Tuesday, November 19, 2024·3 min