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Check out Sidney’s new bike repair kit—a first for BC
Using funding from the BC Alliance for Healthy Living, the town is trying to push residents toward local active transportation.
Mark Brennae·Thursday, February 22, 2024·3 min
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Saanich releases its proposed road safety plan
The district wants to hear how Saanichites feel about the proposal in an accompanying survey, which will remain online until the end of March.
Mark Brennae·Wednesday, February 21, 2024·4 min
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Key takeaways from the 2024 provincial budget
The province projects a record-breaking deficit for 2024-2025
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, February 21, 2024·2 min
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Victoria has second highest wait times in Canada for walk-in clinics
Victoria's wait times have made the top 5 for longest in the country for years
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, February 20, 2024·2 min
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Rifflandia Festival moving out of Royal Athletic Park and into Rock Bay
The Rifflandia Festival is relocating from Royal Athletic Park to the Matullia Lands at Rock Bay to consolidate the event into one weekend.
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, February 20, 2024·3 min
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BC government’s throne speech promises to help homebuyers and renters
The speech—which was delayed temporarily by protestors on the legislature lawn calling for a ceasefire to the conflict in Gaza—laid out what the governing NDP has done and what it plans to do over the nine months before this fall’s provincial election.
Mark Brennae & Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, February 19, 2024·3 min
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Family Day events around Greater Victoria
From swimming to seeing magic to counting birds, there's plenty to do with your crew!
Robyn Bell·Friday, February 16, 2024·2 min
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Everything happening for Winter Arts Fest this weekend
Check out all the art, live music and food taking over Victoria this weekend
Robyn Bell·Thursday, February 15, 2024·3 min
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Rays of hope for kelp and climate in south Salish Sea
Some bull kelp in Island waters is handling heat stress, says new UVic research
Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer·Thursday, February 15, 2024·3 min
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Spencer Middle School rainbow crosswalk vandalized
“Vandalism and hate are never appropriate and have no place in our community." - Langford Coun. Kimberley Guiry
Emma Boyn·Thursday, February 15, 2024·2 min
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Saanich to explore lawsuit against Big Oil
Staff's recommendation to council to sue fossil fuel companies a first in Canada
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, February 14, 2024·2 min
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This is a good week to do something nice for a stranger (not that it should only happen now)
It's Random Act of Kindness Week: Have you done something kind for someone?
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, February 13, 2024·3 min
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Langford councillor 'harassed' by 'disgruntled' citizen, mayor says
"There has been obvious disgruntlement since the previous election again, by a small, very vocal minority. And yes, there has been an escalation in their comments and actions. And we're at a point that we are coming to you right now to say this cannot continue." - Langford Mayor Scott Goodmanson.
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, February 13, 2024·3 min
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Celebrating Black history is celebrating Canadian history
The Black History Awareness Society promotes diversity and overcomes stereotypes through educational workshops, interpretive theatre and dazzling musical performances
Eva Rasciauskas·Tuesday, February 13, 2024·3 min
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How some of our readers found love
Love takes various forms and gets ahold of us in various ways, from having your future hubby hurl chestnuts at you and your friends to moving in together after a hurricane destroys your home
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, February 13, 2024·9 min
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The Victoria-Saanich citizens’ assembly getting into first gear
New energy and timelines injected into the A word
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, February 12, 2024·4 min
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Feds still not ready to approve mental illness as sole reason for MAID
Too many questions remain unanswered on the merits of allowing mental health challenges to qualify for an assisted death
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, February 8, 2024·4 min
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Federal court rules Canada failed to protect endangered birds, including Island species
The marbled murrelet is one of 25 species that need protections beyond their nests, says judge
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, February 7, 2024·3 min
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Here’s where you can celebrate Lunar New Year in Greater Victoria
Events will take place throughout the city over the next two weeks
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, February 6, 2024·2 min
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Victoria Indigenous language hub seeks new funding following feds' renewal rejection
Victoria Native Friendship Centre finds itself in a funding deficit for its language program
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, February 5, 2024·4 min
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Go By Bike is going all-season this year
New winter cycling event comes with a push to name Victoria Canada’s cycling capital
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Saturday, February 3, 2024·4 min
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CRD-Pacheedaht MOU highlights mutual service and development opportunities
Historic MOU recognizes equal partners in work to enhance the well-being of communities around Port Renfrew
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, January 31, 2024·4 min
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Burrowing success: Marmot Recovery Foundation works to give Vancouver Island marmots a paws-itive future
The foundation's wild observation count for 2023 was 303 marmots, following a baby boom last year of 59 pups.
Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Discourse·Wednesday, January 31, 2024·6 min
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Black History 2024 Events in Victoria
Uplift Black culture and learn about Black history in Victoria, BC and throughout Canada this February
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, January 30, 2024·2 min