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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 1,257 · Sunday, June 28, 2026PrivacyTermsEthics© Capital Daily Media Ltd. Victoria, BC
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VNFC opens new medical clinic for Indigenous people in Greater Victoria

The clinic is able to serve 4500 urban Indigenous people in the community

Robyn Bell·Tuesday, May 7, 2024·2 min

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Turn out the lights, the pickleball is over on these North Saanich courts

The Wain Park pickleball court was officially closed effective as of 7:30 yesterday morning, mere hours after an overflow crowd packed the city council’s chamber, many there to appeal the closure.

Mark Brennae·Tuesday, May 7, 2024·3 min

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Yintah wins Best Canadian Documentary at the Rogers Hot Docs Festival

Documentary on Wet’suwet’en struggle to protect the land was ten years in the making

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, May 6, 2024·5 min

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Housing, indoor pickleball court under consideration for Carnarvon Park

A survey allows residents to choose from four potential park revitalization options

Robyn Bell·Sunday, May 5, 2024·2 min

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Consequential questions remain about the potential revival of the SPLO program in SD61

The debate continues as to whether—and how—the school police liaison officer program might continue

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, May 1, 2024·9 min

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Tenants in an Esquimalt building worry they may be renovicted

Residents at 519 Sturdee received eviction notices so the new owner can renovate

Mark Brennae·Tuesday, April 30, 2024·4 min

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UVic students set up encampment on campus in support of Palestine

The encampment was set up Wednesday morning, joining students across North America

Robyn Bell·Tuesday, April 30, 2024·4 min

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Princess Anne to overnight aboard a naval ship during 2-day stay next week

The Maritime Museum and a riding club among activities planned for the princess

Mark Brennae·Thursday, April 25, 2024·3 min

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CRD pressed to come to a long-term solution for biosolids management

A resounding bio-solids management solution continues to evade the CRD leading up to provincial deadline.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, April 22, 2024·4 min

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New study shows accelerating decline in Southern Resident orca population

The population could decline by one whale each year, before hurtling toward extinction.

Robyn Bell·Sunday, April 21, 2024·4 min

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Have your say in Victoria’s future by filling out the 2024 Vital Signs citizen survey

The survey is an annual check-up for the region, and ensures Victoria’s continued growth and improvement for its citizens

Eva Rasciauskas·Thursday, April 18, 2024·2 min

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Plan to end sheltering in all Victoria Parks set in motion

City councilors pass a motion that would see encampments removed from Vic West and Irving parks by Aug 1.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, April 18, 2024·6 min

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Phillips Backyard and Rifflandia announce lineups

Both festivals offered music fans a glimpse of this summer's performances

Sarah Madsen·Wednesday, April 17, 2024·2 min

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Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Community Safety Panel timely after a spate of stabbings

Collaboration across sectors is the only way to solve complex and converging crises.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, April 16, 2024·5 min

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Victoria gets its first culturally supportive housing for Indigenous youth

The six-bedroom home, which includes a smokehouse, a native plant garden and a greenhouse, will help youth transition out of foster care

Alexandra Mehl, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Monday, April 15, 2024·3 min

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BC climate activist faces deportation decision

Zain Haq, 23, could be the first person deported from Canada for climate activism

Robyn Bell·Monday, April 15, 2024·5 min

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Missing middle housing initiative catalyst for demolition of Fairfield heritage house

Some residents hoping unique stone landmark can be saved from developer’s plans

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Sunday, April 14, 2024·4 min

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Saving 'Pirate' Ryan

Multiple jurisdictions now involved in getting damaged boat off of Gonzales beach

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, April 10, 2024·4 min

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Attorney general motion puts democracy on trial

The government argues consolidation will enhance public confidence and access to justice. Critics question whether it prioritizes public interest over government control.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, April 8, 2024·4 min

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New season of Island Crime investigates three unsolved Victoria murders

Laura Palmer explores the deaths of three teenage girls on her podcast—and the connections tying their grisly murders together.

Robyn Bell·Thursday, April 4, 2024·8 min

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Man trapped for hours in muddy Juan de Fuca Trail clay pit

Daughter Maeve watched in shock as her father lumbered but couldn't free himself from the thick grey soup.

Mark Brennae·Wednesday, April 3, 2024·5 min

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Cost reduction, not waste reduction, focus of CRD waste management

Municipalities in the region differ in their approach to waste management

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, April 2, 2024·5 min

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PKOLS communications tower location expected to be revealed at open house

Some say plunking the new tower in the middle of the parking lot would ruin the view.

Mark Brennae·Tuesday, April 2, 2024·2 min

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Easter events happening in Greater Victoria this weekend

The Easter Bunny is back in town for egg hunts, chocolate, and more.

Sarah Madsen·Wednesday, March 27, 2024·4 min
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