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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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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

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Vancouver Island Construction Association scores kudos for substance-use program

A program developed on the Island to support and educate construction workers about substance use, mental health, and pain management has received national accolades.

Mark Brennae·Sunday, March 24, 2024·4 min

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The scene is set for a new chapter in the CRD’s film industry

Studios on Malahat FN and the new head of Vancouver Island South Film & Media Commission infuse new energy into the film industry

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, March 20, 2024·3 min

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Accessibility remains a back-burner issue for Victoria city council and CRD board

There are still barriers to civic participation for those living with disabilities in the CRD

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, March 19, 2024·4 min

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BC Ferries urged to chart a new course around LNG

The company's switch to electric doesn't have a clear timeline.

Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer·Tuesday, March 19, 2024·5 min

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Colquitz bridges enhancement is a quick fix for commuters

Alternative options for traffic reduction are not as practical as the Colquitz bridges enhancement.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, March 18, 2024·5 min

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Young adult mental-health unit opens at Royal Jubilee

Previously, young people were grouped with people of all ages, which often was a glove that did not fit, Claire Jaenen, the unit’s clinical coordinator tells Capital Daily.

Mark Brennae·Monday, March 18, 2024·3 min

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St. Patrick’s Day events happening this weekend in Greater Victoria

Wear some green and hit the town

Robyn Bell·Thursday, March 14, 2024·2 min

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It’s not just a shelter: This sanctuary in Victoria is helping at-risk youth recover and thrive

Sanctuary Youth Centre is a safe space for young adults in Victoria to access food, showers and invaluable community connections

Eva Rasciauskas·Thursday, March 14, 2024·4 min

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CRD announces $777M budget for 2024

Long-term care and supportive housing get a boost in CRD financial plan.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, March 13, 2024·3 min

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CRD under pressure to make a plan for biosolid waste by June

Having run out of time and space to manage solid waste, the CRD can’t afford to step in it.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, March 12, 2024·5 min

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Reynolds Secondary off to Houston for world robotics championship

The game's parameters change each competition, so it’s up to teams to design and build a robot to play the specific game.

Mark Brennae·Tuesday, March 12, 2024·5 min

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Hermann’s Upstairs to close, Victoria’s music scene shrinks further

The venue quietly announced on its website that it would close March 31.

Robyn Bell·Monday, March 11, 2024·3 min

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You’re not alone: taxes are going up everywhere

Councils have reduced earlier draft tax hikes but they remain some of the highest in years.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, March 11, 2024·2 min

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CRD has Island Health’s backing on its $1.2B Water Supply Master Plan

Island Health medical officer presides over presentation to commissioners

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Friday, March 8, 2024·6 min

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Director says cancelled play 'about white culture, not Indigenous culture'

"At the very least, the board had a duty of care to at least see the play taking place under its roof.” - Sisters director Kevin McKendrick.

Mark Brennae·Thursday, March 7, 2024·3 min

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Curtain closes dramatically on play at Fernwood Community Association

No one would identify why the play was racist or offensive.

Mark Brennae·Wednesday, March 6, 2024·3 min

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International Women’s Day 2024 events in happening in Greater Victoria

Celebrate and support local women this weekend

Robyn Bell·Tuesday, March 5, 2024·2 min

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A streamlined program aims to boost Esquimalt’s curb appeal

An updated business façade improvement program is ready to help local businesses

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

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Victoria rolls ahead with plans to allow more transportation options on bike lanes

Coun. Jeremy Caradonna tells Capital Daily that at some point, the city is going to have to revise current design standards to take into account the new users.

Mark Brennae·Monday, March 4, 2024·5 min
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