Micro apartment. Photo: Shutterstock
🏠News
Labour and construction costs as well as liveability add to the questions around how much size matters
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, September 26, 2024·4 min
Election signs dumped in the bush. Photo: Wilson campaign team
🏛️News
John Wilson said he has no idea why he was targeted or who is responsible.
Mark Brennae·Wednesday, September 25, 2024·3 min
Aerial shot of the CRD. Photo: James MacDonald / Capital Daily
🏠News
When it came to the best aspects of living in Greater Victoria, 65% said our beautiful natural environment was tops; climate was next at 54%, followed by air quality (52%); parks (46%); walkability (40%).
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, September 24, 2024·4 min
Royal Jubilee Hospital. Photo: Lotus Johnson / Flickr.
🩺News
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
Photo: Shutterstock
🏛️Explainer
Three main parties are vying for your vote
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, September 23, 2024·5 min
Jean Paetkau poses with her book outside Craigdarroch Castle. Photo: Jean Paetkau
🎭Features
“Victoria readers loved seeing their community in Blood on the Breakwater, and they sent me many suggestions for the second book." — Jean Paetkau
Mark Brennae·Sunday, September 22, 2024·3 min
Noise cameras have a similar appearance to speed cameras. Photo: Shutterstock
🩺News
"Noise pollution isn’t just an annoyance—it’s a public health issue.” — Port Moody Coun. Samantha Agtarap.
Mark Brennae·Thursday, September 19, 2024·2 min
School District 61 Office. Photo: SD61
🚨News
SD61 board must collaborate with Greater Victoria police departments to create the plan
Robyn Bell·Thursday, September 19, 2024·2 min
Dr. Alika Lafontaine addresses delegates at the CMA's official apology to Indigenous Peoples. Photo: Sidney Coles / Capital Daily
🏛️News
Indigenous leaders and Elders from across Canada gathered in Victoria to witness and acknowledge the CMA apology
Sidney Coles·Wednesday, September 18, 2024·5 min
Silhouetted people. Photo: Shutterstock
🏛️News
While visiting the Island, federal MP Marc Miller suggested smaller provinces may face quotas for asylum seekers to alleviate pressures in Quebec and Ontario
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, September 17, 2024·6 min
Chief Del Manak speaks to IMPACT report outcomes alongside Echo Kulpas (Island Health), Erica Woodin (UVic), Catherine Costigan (UVic). Photo: Sidney Coles / Capital Daily
🩺News
IMPACT report indicates that long-term work with clients means reduced hospitalization and incarceration for those with severe disorders.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, September 17, 2024·4 min
Cover of Homeless by Jane Bow. Photo: Mark Brennae / Capital Daily
🎭Features
“The French and British schools I went to could have come out of a Charles Dickens novel,” Bow says. “My teenage years were spent behind the Iron Curtain.”
Mark Brennae·Wednesday, September 11, 2024·5 min
Victoria Police Deputy Chief Jamie McRae speaks at a press conference. Photo: Robyn Bell / Capital Daily
🚨News
VicPD will no longer escort emergency services for all Pandora calls
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, September 10, 2024·3 min
Disposable utensils. Photo: Sidney Coles // Capital Daily
🍽️News
Customers ordering food over third-party apps can still request single-use items
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, September 9, 2024·3 min
Signs opposing Deep Water Recovery’s shipbreaking operation, such as this one in Cumberland, can be seen throughout the Comox Valley. Photo: Madeline Dunnett / The Discourse
🌲News
Deep Water Recovery could be fined up to $300K after high levels of copper and zinc effluent were found.
Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Discourse·Sunday, September 8, 2024·4 min
Victoria City Hall. Photo: James MacDonald
🚌News
The quashed motion to trade parking lot space for tax reductions prolongs the chess game for unhoused in Victoria
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, September 4, 2024·8 min
A northern elephant seal spots a sablefish. Photo: Ocean Networks Canada
🌲Explainer
The seals were captured on camera—surprisingly, and repeatedly—drawn by sonar to check out a 645-metre-deep research site at Barkley Canyon
Mark Brennae·Wednesday, September 4, 2024·3 min
Photo: Emily Vance / Capital Daily
🏠Explainer
That outreach work won’t be done at Cool Aid’s new Crosstown development project on the former Tally Ho property on Douglas
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, September 3, 2024·3 min
Local artist AP Dhillon, confirming his safety, sings over Instagram on Monday. Right: Unverified video appears to show POV of attack on his Colwood home and vehicles.
🎭News
AP Dhillon apparently marked over collaboration with one of world's biggest actors
Cameron Welch·Monday, September 2, 2024·3 min
CN rail train on mainland. Photo by Sidney Coles.
🤝News
More than a century ago, Island workers fought against shockingly dangerous mining conditions
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, September 2, 2024·8 min
Cameron Bluffs wildfire 2023. Photo: James MacDonald / Capital Daily
🌲News
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
Yvonne Lattie (Gwininitxw) speaks in opposition to PRGT pipeline at Kispiox town hall held last month. Photo: Sidney Coles
🏠News
The CRD has a response plan to climate change but offers no challenge to the industries causing it.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, August 26, 2024·6 min
🌲EnvironmentVisual brief
Environment
Invasive plant species to look out for on Vancouver Island
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🌲Explainer
Learn which plants are ravaging native species—and how to stop their spread.
Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Discourse·Thursday, August 22, 2024·8 min
Saanich City Hall. Photo: District of Saanich
💼News
Gaps in asset management a key factor impacting tax hikes for residents
Sidney Coles·Wednesday, August 21, 2024·4 min
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