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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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Victoria getting the green light for fewer barriers to green roofs

Council voted in favour of making easier to explore use of green roofs

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, January 10, 2024·4 min

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Christmas lights shine spotlight on downtown businesses: DVBA

“I’m very comfortable saying it greatly exceeded our expectations." - Jeff Bray, CEO of the DVBA

Mark Brennae·Tuesday, January 9, 2024·2 min

🏛️Features

1 woman who is helping to make nature accessible in Victoria

Nature is a huge draw for residents and visitors—for those who can access it

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, January 9, 2024·4 min

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Cameron Bluffs wildfire changed soil conditions, says ministry after Christmas closure

Latest Highway 4 interruption reignites interest in a long-term reliable detour to keep Alberni connected

Alexandra Mehl, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Monday, January 8, 2024·3 min

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Magic mountain, melting snow: Climate uncertainty in the Comox Valley

Family memories, environmental data, and ski hills' problems paint a picture of what the Island is losing to warmer and more erratic weather

Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Discourse·Friday, January 5, 2024·15 min

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When a play isn’t just a play, against the backdrop of war

The Belfry Theatre in Victoria has pulled ‘The Runner’ from its 2024 schedule

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, January 4, 2024·6 min

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Capital Daily readers raise nearly $50,000 in one week for Victoria families

Thank you for helping make our 4th annual Holiday Fundraiser a success!

Capital Daily Staff·Thursday, January 4, 2024·2 min

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Ethnic diversity increasing in Greater Victoria, but still lags behind the rest of BC

Visible minorities now represent 16.7% of the capital's population

Diary Marif, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, New Canadian Media·Monday, January 1, 2024·3 min

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Sidney council opts for an accessible new playground for Brethour Park

Redesign aims to make it easier for a broader range of kids and their caretakers

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, December 25, 2023·3 min

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Homeless Memorial Day vigil held in Victoria as report shows Island deaths rising to new highs

64 Islanders died without homes last year—more than twice as many as most previous annual totals‍

Robyn Bell·Thursday, December 21, 2023·3 min

🏛️News

Saanich Police charge woman with fraud and impersonation

Nurse’s fraudulent application spotlights concerns about identity theft

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, December 20, 2023·2 min

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Arts programming and extracurricular youth activities in Victoria receive provincial funding

Grants that help communities thrive are the focus of a financial boost from the province

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, December 19, 2023·2 min

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In W̱SÁNEĆ territories, removing invasive English ivy makes way for Indigenous plants

Project founder Sarah Jim calls the removal of the ivy “a physical act of decolonization.”

Karissa Chandrakate, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter·Tuesday, December 19, 2023·8 min

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Arts programming and extracurricular youth activities in Victoria receive provincial funding

Grants that help communities thrive are the focus of a financial boost from the province

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, December 18, 2023·2 min

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Royal BC Museum receives declaration to repatriate sacred treasures to BC First Nations

Representatives of Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations presented a repatriation declaration to reclaim their ancestors

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Sunday, December 17, 2023·4 min

🏛️News

A chilling trend: Drug deaths rise as winter begins

Experts in Victoria say the combination of cold weather and the holidays increases risk of overdoses

Robyn Bell·Saturday, December 16, 2023·4 min

🏛️News

BBC’s Planet Earth does a deep dive on whale poo in Island waters

Port McNeill researchers helped iconic TV program document the “whale carbon pump”

Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer·Thursday, December 14, 2023·7 min

🏛️News

A Comox Valley water fight heads to court

A Merville man wants the court to prevent properties' water from being sold as a home business

Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Discourse·Thursday, December 14, 2023·5 min

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Capital Region environmental orgs and First Nations get climate action grants

Large, anonymous legacy donation allocated to local groups by Victoria Foundation

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, December 14, 2023·2 min

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MLAs on hand to launch Bridging Care program at Royal Jubilee Hospital

The new program provides short-term, skills-based, and transitional support for people who might otherwise need to be admitted to hospital for psychiatric care.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, December 11, 2023·4 min

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No spill response can eliminate risk to marine life in the Strait of Juan de Fuca

Heads from across sectors doing their best to prevent and mitigate oil spills

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Sunday, December 10, 2023·5 min

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“Everyone benefits from a ride”: Six years in, Cycling Without Age is increasing its impact throughout Greater Victoria

The group of volunteers give seniors and less-abled people the simple experience of a bicycle ride

Eva Rasciauskas·Sunday, December 10, 2023·3 min

🏛️News

City sets up first indoor pickleball courts in Crystal Garden

With no indoor courts in Victoria, players have had to travel to other municipalities to feed their pickleballing hunger

Mark Brennae·Sunday, December 10, 2023·4 min

🏛️News

How a pair of shoes kickstarted Black history in Victoria

The proprietors of a California shoe store were among hundreds of immigrants drawn here by promises that the city didn't always live up to

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Saturday, December 9, 2023·6 min
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