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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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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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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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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
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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
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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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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