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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 · Saturday, June 27, 2026PrivacyTermsEthics© Capital Daily Media Ltd. Victoria, BC
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VicPD budget increase ask comes at a hard time for the city

The 9.71% hike would coincide with an 8.83% increase in property taxes and a multi-million-dollar loan to float a new Crystal Pool.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, February 26, 2025·6 min

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Small changes to Victoria bylaw could boost deconstruction sustainability

Target measures and signage change tweaks could make compliance easier and reduce confusion.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative
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Amid economic uncertainty, throne speech accentuates unity, provincial resolve

The 43rd throne speech was a rallying cry often reserved for wartime

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, February 17, 2025·8 min

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Taking the plunge: Victorians vote Yes to a new Crystal Pool

Referendum results of 59% Yes and 61% North give clear mandates

Mark Brennae·Saturday, February 8, 2025·9 min

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Sonia Furstenau steps down as leader of the BC Greens

Furstenau was elected leader of the BC Greens in 2020, following the resignation of Andrew Weaver.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, January 27, 2025·5 min

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Victoria council checks balance on Crystal Pool referendum ads

Concerns arose around possible biased language used in city ads

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, January 23, 2025·5 min

🏛️Explainer

Top South Island issues addressed in BC’s new ministry mandate letters

Newly released mandates lay out province's priorities and plans to 'make a tangible difference' in everyday life

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, January 20, 2025·13 min

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Data on VicPD’s use of force show overrepresentation of Indigenous people

Use of force against Indigenous people made up 17% of incidents, despite only representing 5% of the capital's population.

Robyn Bell·Wednesday, January 15, 2025·2 min

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Could Island Indigenous lore on Bigfoot help scientists prove its existence?

Nuu-chah-nulth have many stories about seeing Sasquatch and unique names for the creature.

Nora O'Malley, Local Journalism Initiative, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Sunday, January 5, 2025·8 min

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Your holiday wishes for local councils

Local councillors respond to the changes you'd like to see in our community next year

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Sunday, December 22, 2024·15 min

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John Horgan: sports fan, leader, and dad about town remembered

Thousands gathered at the Q Centre on Sunday to pay their final respects to the former premier

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, December 16, 2024·6 min

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Mail will resume Dec. 17 after labour board sends Canada Post employees back to work

Federal intevention pushes further bargaining until after holiday-season "time out"

Cameron Welch·Sunday, December 15, 2024·4 min

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Impaired driving is on the rise in Saanich and Victoria

Alongside Saanich, VicPD is increasing enforcement of impaired driving as the holiday season approaches.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, December 10, 2024·3 min

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Cabinet ministers sworn in at Government House

New ministers will have big shoes to fill and big problems to address right out of the gate

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Sunday, November 17, 2024·4 min

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New and returning MLAs sworn in at the BC Legislature

For the first time, the BC legislature has a majority of women MLAs

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, November 12, 2024·4 min

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Aging infrastructure a concern as Victoria releases its draft financial plan

Victoria's draft financial plan reveals anticipated utility fee increases due to aging infrastructure and rising costs.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, November 4, 2024·6 min

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How BC will be directly impacted by a Trump presidency

A sector-by-sector analysis shows how the president-elect could steer the region from the status quo

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, November 4, 2024·9 min

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Gender parity reached in BC’s election, but future of reproductive rights in province unclear

There will be more women than men in the upcoming BC legislative cohort but a wave of conservative winners do not support women’s reproductive choice.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, October 24, 2024·5 min

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South Island election results—including some that could decide BC's direction

Over 2 million voters in BC—but no clear majority

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Saturday, October 19, 2024·14 min

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It’s election day across BC—here’s the last-minute information you need to vote

See the most up-to-date candidate list for each riding and our guide to party election promises

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Friday, October 18, 2024·4 min

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Electoral tradition is not a crystal ball for election outcomes in the CRD

Changes to the electoral map, retired candidates and the upheaval caused by BC United’s surprise fold into the Conservative Party make this a tough election to call.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, October 9, 2024·4 min

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Esquimalt-Colwood Conservative candidate says someone is stealing his campaign signs

John Wilson said he has no idea why he was targeted or who is responsible.

Mark Brennae·Wednesday, September 25, 2024·3 min

🏛️Explainer

The provincial election is Oct. 19: find out more before you vote

Three main parties are vying for your vote

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, September 23, 2024·5 min

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CMA apologizes to Indigenous people in historic move

Indigenous leaders and Elders from across Canada gathered in Victoria to witness and acknowledge the CMA apology

Sidney Coles·Wednesday, September 18, 2024·5 min
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