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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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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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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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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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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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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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Climate Justice Victoria calls on UVic to join campaign for bus lanes
Bottlenecking in holiday traffic refocuses need for rapid transit in the CRD
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, March 27, 2024·4 min
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Schooling the fine art of Indigenous food sovereignty
Island First Nations headed to Port Alberni to share cultural knowledge and strengthen food sovereignty
Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer·Wednesday, March 27, 2024·3 min
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Restorative Justice Victoria gets a significant boost from the province
CRD program emphasizing accountability and healing gets $550K in funding
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, March 25, 2024·4 min
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Trash to treasure: Victoria fashion brand makes use of ocean plastic waste
ANIÁN has partnered with the Ocean Legacy Foundation to create buttons from beach scraps
Robyn Bell·Monday, March 25, 2024·3 min
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Against her will
Kir Anvik is injected every month with a medicine she believes is doing more harm than good. But doctors are forcing her to take it
Tori Marlan·Sunday, March 24, 2024·26 min