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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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It takes a village to celebrate a landmark: locals say goodbye to beloved stone garage

A unique structure on Hollywood Crescent was feted by historians and politicians earlier this month

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Sunday, July 21, 2024·2 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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Negotiations between UVic and student protestors break down

UVic serves the People's Park encampment a trespassing notice as negotiations come to a standstill.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, July 18, 2024·5 min

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Restoration approaches proposed after wildfire devastates salmon habitat

The drought level for West Vancouver Island currently resides at Level 2, where water conservation measures are possible, however, adverse impacts are “unlikely”, according to the province

Alexandra Mehl, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Wednesday, July 17, 2024·4 min