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Tenancy protections will apply to BC retirement homes
Calls over illegal rent hikes have doubled over the past year, BC’s official Seniors Advocate says
Mark Brennae·Sunday, July 14, 2024·3 min
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Heiltsuk Nation repatriates chief’s seat from Royal BC Museum after 113 years
The seat was built by master carver and Heiltsuk Nation chief Captain Richard Carpenter around 1900
Robyn Bell·Thursday, July 11, 2024·3 min
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Unique underwater mountains near the Island protected in agreement with Feds and First Nations
The MPA will conserve an area of the Pacific Ocean four times the size of Vancouver Island
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, July 10, 2024·2 min
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BC announces new drug guidelines for provincial universities in response to UVic teen’s death
Schools must provide easily accessible naloxone, text alerts on toxic drugs, and clear rules about responding to emergencies.
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, July 9, 2024·2 min
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BC Hydro commits $3B to upgrade power grid on the Island
Upgrade includes new station in Langford, seismic upgrades to Campbell River dams, and new underwater cables.
Robyn Bell·Monday, July 8, 2024·2 min
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North Saanich holds serve in latest pickleball noise salvo
“I just see this as plain wrong. It’s a valuable asset,” Coun. Jack McClintock tells Capital Daily.
Mark Brennae·Monday, July 8, 2024·4 min
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Victoria's Alex Nelson to be inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
Nelson survived a residential school in Alert Bay
Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative, Windspeaker.com·Sunday, July 7, 2024·3 min
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Old friend must fall to make room for revamped Centennial Square
Large sequoia growing off Douglas to be a casualty of City Hall plaza revitalization
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Sunday, July 7, 2024·4 min
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North Saanich could be in court trouble over its decision to close Wain Park pickleball courts
The group said if the council doesn’t reconsider, it will move to apply the province’s judicial review laws to ask a judge to revisit the decision for serious errors or unfairness.
Mark Brennae·Thursday, July 4, 2024·4 min
Features
Victoria author explores bisexuality and polyamory in ‘Daring Decisions’
Gordon drew on many life experiences to delve into the world of bisexuality, homosexuality, and polyamorous relationships.
Mark Brennae·Thursday, July 4, 2024·5 min
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100th anniversary of Victoria Cougars’ win will be a celebration fit for champions
The team will be recognized with a Stanley Cup parade and a three-day festival of events
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, July 3, 2024·2 min
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Council to take next steps on Centennial Square redesign on Thursday
Relocating the fountain monoliths, adding commercial kiosks, and replacing aging trees all part of the proposed plan.
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, July 2, 2024·2 min
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Art appraiser comes to Vic, looking for the next unnoticed treasures
“We're looking for people who are art enthusiasts, whether they have questions about paintings on their wall, or whether they know exactly what they have on their wall ..."
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, July 2, 2024·3 min
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Summer is the season for worrisome spikes in some bacteria
Langford Lake along with Esquimalt Gorge Park showing sporadic elevated levels of fecal bacteria
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, July 2, 2024·4 min
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On the way out? After a court ruling in May, Timothy Durkin comes closer to being deported for organized criminality
The $4 million in damages he was ordered to pay the Sooke Harbour House hotel owners remains unpaid
Tori Marlan·Monday, July 1, 2024·5 min
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Victoria’s first Canada Day drone show could be a test for the future of fireworks
The show in the sky will take off on Monday, mixing high-tech and traditional Coast Salish art
Robyn Bell·Saturday, June 29, 2024·9 min
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Bruce McCulloch on bringing his one-man show to Victoria and his fond memories of the Island
McCulloch will bring Tales of Bravery and Stupidity to the McPherson Playhouse June 29.
Robyn Bell·Thursday, June 27, 2024·9 min
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CRD to roll out its cost program for capital upgrades
Development Cost Charge ensures equitable cost-sharing for new water supply infrastructure.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, June 27, 2024·4 min
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We Unify conference did nothing to unify Victorians this past weekend
A controversial conference challenges the rainbow nation during Pride Month.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, June 26, 2024·6 min
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CRD ponders pilot project: safety equipment on area beaches
The CRD quotes the Lifesaving Society's estimate that it could cost approximately $270K per beach to staff lifeguards from May through September or $1.35M for lifeguards on the region’s five busiest beaches.
Mark Brennae·Wednesday, June 26, 2024·5 min
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VicPD officers use dangerous driving tactics: reports
A BC Civil Liberties Association spokesperson calls the incidents concerning.
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, June 25, 2024·5 min
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James Bay residents want gas station renos put in high gear
Residents of James Bay are advocating for the completion of a long-delayed gas station renovation, citing inconvenience and safety concerns.
Mark Brennae·Sunday, June 23, 2024·4 min
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Community and pride through queer, feminist wrestling
Riot Grrrls Productions brought campy theatre into the wrestling ring Sunday
Robyn Bell·Sunday, June 23, 2024·3 min
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Feds urged to use emergency order to save endangered orcas
A coalition of environmental organizations is urging the Canadian government to implement emergency measures to protect endangered southern resident killer whales amidst rising oil tanker traffic due to the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer·Friday, June 21, 2024·5 min