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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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Victoria singer's home targeted by gunshots and arson

AP Dhillon apparently marked over collaboration with one of world's biggest actors

Cameron Welch·Monday, September 2, 2024·3 min

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Amid national railway work stoppages, Labour Day highlights Island’s intense labour history

More than a century ago, Island workers fought against shockingly dangerous mining conditions

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, September 2, 2024·8 min

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Canada’s 2023 wildfires were a top global carbon emitter

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

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For the CRD, climate change remains an economic challenge, not a cultural one

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

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Invasive plant species to look out for on Vancouver Island

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

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Victoria to host first-ever Caribbean Carnival this weekend

i-Land Festival will take over Centennial Square for two days of music, dance, food, and fun.

Robyn Bell·Wednesday, August 21, 2024·3 min

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Inflation and aging infrastructure add percentage points to taxes for Saanich

Gaps in asset management a key factor impacting tax hikes for residents

Sidney Coles·Wednesday, August 21, 2024·4 min

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Indigenizing education is the focus of delegates to Camosun’s S’TEṈISTOLW̱ conference

Educators from around the world will build connections and discuss structural changes that support Indigenous students

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, August 19, 2024·5 min

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Our tires shed toxins that kill fish. Here's a partial fix

A team of researchers at VIU say multiple streams need green infrastructure mitigation techniques like rain gardens.

Hope Lompe, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer·Thursday, August 15, 2024·4 min

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BC’s housing crunch means redefining affordable and middle income

Housing programs and development incentives focus on a mythical middle class

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, August 14, 2024·4 min

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Citizen scientists track the shift in BC's seasons

“What we're trying to do is really put concrete data behind those observations.” — Jessica Pyett of Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region Research Institute (MABRRI).

Hope Lompe, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer·Monday, August 12, 2024·3 min

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Victoria Brain Injury Society to open new office downtown amid challenges with opioid and housing crises

Intersecting impacts of brain injuries, homelessness, and substance use come to a head on Victoria’s streets

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Sunday, August 11, 2024·5 min

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Langford man wins Canadian and world horseshoe pitching titles

Tom Moffat, a retired Canada Post letter carrier more than brought the mail home, winning a Canadian championship and a world championship in the last two weeks, something he calls “a dream come true.”

Mark Brennae·Wednesday, August 7, 2024·2 min

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Victoria mayor calls for support to fill gaps in services and housing in the CRD

After carrying the lion’s share of regional social service and housing provision, Alto asks other municipalities to step up

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, August 7, 2024·5 min

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James Bay to get its much-asked for lowered speed limits

James Bay Neighborhood Association said speeding often occurs on certain streets when cruise ships are in port—even when the posted limit is a robust 50 km/hr.

Mark Brennae·Wednesday, August 7, 2024·4 min

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Private donors and private clinics re-shaping the health-care landscape in Victoria

The two trends are different symptoms of a provincial health-care system in flux

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, August 6, 2024·5 min

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Island-born cinematographer Jeff Zwicker takes on hit-show ‘The Last of Us’

Zwicker's award-winning work in horror films led him to the hit HBO zombie thriller

Robyn Bell·Tuesday, July 30, 2024·3 min

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Advocates and council face off on park sheltering deadline

Housing advocate will explore legal action against the city on the basis of what she calls human rights abuses.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, July 29, 2024·6 min

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BC ends COVID-19 public health emergency

Health-care workers who were not vaccinated for COVID-19 can now apply for jobs

Robyn Bell·Thursday, July 25, 2024·3 min

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Victoria MLA in the hot seat after critical report issued

Report shows staffing crisis poses a challenge to MCFD’s ability to protect BC children in care

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, July 24, 2024·4 min

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Ombudsperson’s report says BC prisons fail to meet inspection standards

After eight years, Ombudsperson says BC still has not fully implemented international standards for prison inspections.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, July 23, 2024·4 min

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A brief trip to the Centre of the Universe

Explore constellations, galaxies, planets and much more at this historical observatory in Saanich

Eva Rasciauskas·Tuesday, July 23, 2024·3 min

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Protests remain an important part of Victoria’s civic landscape

For decades, protests have been an important way for Victorians to engage in social and political issues

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, July 22, 2024·6 min

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Brain injuries an emerging epidemic amid the opioid crisis

UVic and Island researchers are working with politicians locally and federally to address the overlooked crisis

Robyn Bell·Sunday, July 21, 2024·7 min
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