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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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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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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
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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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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·Tuesday, December 19, 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·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
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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
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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
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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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“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
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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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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
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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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Experts expect mild winter conditions on Island, concerns for drought season next year
El Niño could spur gentler conditions now--and consequences next summer
Alexandra Mehl, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Friday, December 8, 2023·4 min
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Melissa McDevitt: Body of missing woman found a year after her disappearance in Sooke
“Today's a good day because it's the beginning of Melissa’s final journey home.” - Tom McDevitt
Mark Brennae·Thursday, December 7, 2023·6 min
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Renting in the Comox Valley: Low vacancy, high rents, no ease to the squeeze in sight
Average prices in Courtenay, Comox, and surrounding areas rose 50% in just four years
Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Discourse·Wednesday, December 6, 2023·8 min
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Indigenous families face additional hurdles to child-care access
Systemic barriers to safe and culturally representative child-care programs in Victoria
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, December 4, 2023·3 min
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Largest spill response ship in Canada docks at Ogden Point
K.J. Gardner to be refitted with approximately $6M worth of spill response equipment
Mark Brennae·Monday, December 4, 2023·5 min