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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 · Sunday, June 28, 2026PrivacyTermsEthics© Capital Daily Media Ltd. Victoria, BC
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BC Trial Lawyers Association challenge new Legal Professions Act

BC lawyers concerned the act will end self-regulation

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Sunday, June 2, 2024·3 min

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Victoria and the CRD highlight initiatives during National AccessAbility Week

There are roughly 19K people in Victoria dealing with a disability.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, May 30, 2024·3 min

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PKOLS-Mt. Doug tower will be parked near old one

"This is a win-win. Saanich is getting their tower and we saved the park.” - Darrel Wick, president of PKOLS-Mount Douglas Conservancy.

Mark Brennae·Wednesday, May 29, 2024·3 min

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Your guide to Ocean Week Victoria 2024 events

Victoria will host 30+ ocean-themed events over the eight-day fest

Robyn Bell·Wednesday, May 29, 2024·5 min

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HarbourCats get the boot for the playoffs, told to leave RAP for renovations

The HarbourCats baseball team has been asked to vacate Royal Athletic Park for renovations, affecting their playoff plans.

Mark Brennae·Tuesday, May 28, 2024·4 min

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35 Island youth killed by toxic drugs in the last 5 years

126 youth died in BC between 2019-2023.

Robyn Bell·Tuesday, May 28, 2024·2 min

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In W̱SÁNEĆ territories, matriarchs raise funds to buy back their unceded lands

XTSLS is the latest organization working to fund the return of Saltwater Salish lands, which were never given up by their original owners.

Mike Graeme, Local Journalism Initiative, IndigiNews·Monday, May 27, 2024·5 min

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VicPD releases video of downtown pepper spray attack

Results of a VicPD survey suggest Victorians are feeling progressively less safe downtown—both day and night—than in the past.

Mark Brennae·Thursday, May 23, 2024·3 min

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UVic student heads to Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival in Toronto

Mishelle Lavoie's passion project Capital M will participate in the festival for the second time

Robyn Bell·Thursday, May 23, 2024·2 min

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Vic city council wants more parking—outside the downtown core

“The most realistic outcome of this motion is that city staff work with private developers to get additional public parking in new developments," said Coun. Matt Dell.

Mark Brennae·Thursday, May 23, 2024·4 min

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Victoria councillors want Westshore to step up in unhoused, opioid issues

Councillors say the capital city has borne the burden of intersecting crises

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, May 22, 2024·5 min

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Christmas Hill in Saanich becomes a world Key Biodiversity Area

The Christmas Hill Garry oak ecosystem is acknowledged as rare and irreplaceable

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, May 22, 2024·3 min

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Help Fill A Dream gives sick children the chance to dream big

The foundation turns dreams into realities for children and families with critical conditions

Eva Rasciauskas·Monday, May 20, 2024·3 min

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Two Indigenous nurses pave the way to overcoming a colonial past to lead in health care

The nurses are working on a curriculum for an Indigenous nursing graduate program at UVic

Alexandra Mehl, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Monday, May 20, 2024·5 min

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Caleb Beyers: Artist with big reach dies at 42

"He created countless stellar brands for businesses that make Victoria a bit more wonderful.” - friend Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands.

Mark Brennae·Thursday, May 16, 2024·5 min

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Victoria Highland Games return for the long weekend

The games are the longest running Celtic festival in North America at 161 years old.

Robyn Bell·Thursday, May 16, 2024·2 min

🏛️News

Bylaw officers clear Pandora encampment in surprise sweep

Outreach workers and those camping were caught off guard by the removal of tents and personal belongings

Robyn Bell·Wednesday, May 15, 2024·5 min

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Pickleballers hold sound test in Oak Bay, hoping to save North Saanich courts

"If the option is close the court or use a particular paddle, that’s a pretty easy decision," said Tessa Graham, VRPA vice-president.

Mark Brennae·Wednesday, May 15, 2024·5 min

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Vancouver’s Crab Park brings its encampment protest to Victoria

“The idea is to have no tents in any parks anymore,” said Coun. Jeremy Caradonna. “Tents are not the solution.”

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, May 14, 2024·6 min

🏛️Community

Alice Munro, Nobel-winning author who once lived in Victoria, dies at 92

Her publisher, Random House Canada said Munro died Mon. in her home in Port Hope, Ont.

Mark Brennae & Cam Welch·Tuesday, May 14, 2024·2 min

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BC Ferries ‘confident’ crew shortages won’t be an issue ahead of busy summer season

The company anticipates 8M passengers and 3.2M vehicles between June and Sept.—a 7% increase over last year.

Robyn Bell·Tuesday, May 14, 2024·3 min

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Mother’s Day events in Greater Victoria

From garden tours and live music, to brunch and dinner options, there are lots of ways to celebrate the mother figure in your life.

Robyn Bell·Thursday, May 9, 2024·2 min

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Buccaneer Days starts spring this weekend in Esquimalt

The article discusses the start of Buccaneer Days in Esquimalt, a community event marking the arrival of spring with various activities and celebrations.

Mark Brennae·Wednesday, May 8, 2024·3 min

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Overdoses in BC harder to treat with rise of benzodiazepines in toxic drugs

Benzos were linked to nearly 50% of all toxic drug deaths on the Island in 2023

Robyn Bell·Wednesday, May 8, 2024·5 min
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