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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.
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Halloween Events in Greater Victoria 2023

Here's everything happening in the city to celebrate the spooky holiday

Robyn Bell·Wednesday, October 18, 2023·3 min

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Foreign Capital Blew Out Vancouver Real Estate. What’s It Done to Victoria?

Unlike the money-laundering-battered Lower Mainland, the forces that drove Victoria’s real estate into overdrive are much closer to home

Leo Spalteholz·Wednesday, October 18, 2023·5 min

🏛️Features

Craigdarroch Castle unveils its new, old kitchen

Following a soft opening in the summer, the caretakers of Craigdarroch Castle officially unveil the first phase of their kitchen restorations

Mark Brennae·Tuesday, October 17, 2023·4 min

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Vancouver Island transportation survey highlights key connectivity gaps for communities

Lack of accessible and affordable transit between Island communities a key issue

Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer·Tuesday, October 17, 2023·4 min

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As COVID cases surge once again, parents are asking how clean is the air in our schools?

Ensuring the air is clean in our classrooms is one component that would help to prevent a 'tripledemic' of COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the flu, according to Protect Our Province BC

Mark Brennae·Monday, October 16, 2023·15 min

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Central Saanich Council weighs benefits of rezoning agricultural land

Council will work with the public to ensure needs for farming and housing are addressed properly

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, October 16, 2023·3 min

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Despite BC funding freeze, municipalities continue to support their public libraries

Municipal funding allows libraries to create programming and inclusive spaces for cultural celebration and learning

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, October 11, 2023·5 min

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More capacity to implement BC federal child-care agreement needed

BC slow out of the blocks to implement its affordable child-care agreement with the feds

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, October 11, 2023·3 min

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Advocate fears proposed public illicit drug-use restrictions will force drug users into dangerous seclusion

“They’re going to be dying alone," says Karen Mills of Victoria’s Peer2Peer Indigenous Society.

Alexandra Mehl, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Tuesday, October 10, 2023·3 min

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Adrian Raeside on B.C.’s Many, Many New Taxes

In first submission for The Capital, the veteran cartoonist takes on the ever-spiraling B.C. property tax burden

Adrian Raeside·Saturday, October 7, 2023·2 min

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If you can stand the heat, Camosun has a kitchen for you

College waves fees, offers all the gear, even a bus pass

Mark Brennae·Saturday, October 7, 2023·2 min

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It’s a new season of whale song on the West Coast

A new project lets you listen in on whales' noises--but those whales may be overwhelmed from hearing all of our noises

Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer·Friday, October 6, 2023·5 min

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BC Ferries forced to gear down vessel electrification ambitions

Hybrid vessels' switch-over is no longer on track--and the province's 2030 target isn't either

Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer·Friday, October 6, 2023·4 min

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Victoria's 2023 Vital Signs is available!

It starts with hope, and the goal is change

The Victoria Foundation·Thursday, October 5, 2023·2 min

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Victoria International Marina raises new welcome pole

Welcome poles are often referred to as totem poles, but they are not the same

Robyn Bell·Wednesday, October 4, 2023·2 min

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Victoria needs more federal and provincial help on homelessness, council says

In debate on city’s latest indoor and outdoor sheltering policies, councillors were aligned in frustration with burden on municipality

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, October 4, 2023·4 min

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Saanich and Oak Bay tackling local fire risk together

Enhanced fire readiness is on its way for the two municipalities

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, October 3, 2023·2 min

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Why Vancouver Island Gas Prices Are So High

Second only to Vancouver, Islanders are paying the highest gas prices in Canada, and it’s not all because of taxes

Ian King·Monday, October 2, 2023·8 min

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What Vancouver Island Would Look Like As An Independent Country

It would have the economy of El Salvador, the population of Bhutan and the physical size of Belgium

Tristin Hopper & Cameron Welch·Monday, October 2, 2023·4 min

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BC’s for-profit LTC homes are investing less in patient care, seniors advocate reports

BC's designated advocate says for-profit care homes spend less per patient, lack bang-for-buck, and are costing the public more than they used to

Robyn Bell·Sunday, October 1, 2023·2 min

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Abuse, weapons threats to BC Ferries staff put public meetings on hold

Tensions ran high at the Sept. 20 public meeting that led to the cancellation of future meetings

Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer·Sunday, October 1, 2023·4 min

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How Victoria’s Political Allegiances Have Changed Over 70 Years

Now strictly a battleground between Greens and NDP, it wasn’t too long ago that Victoria was a safe place for Liberals and even the Reform Party

Capital Daily Staff·Saturday, September 30, 2023·3 min

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Protesters gather to demand action on old-growth forests

Hundreds turned out to protest what they say is government inaction on BC's ancient forests

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, September 28, 2023·3 min

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Greg Martel “conspired” with US investor in fraudulent deal

Accused Ponzi schemer transferred property, Teslas, and cash despite asset freeze, according to court-appointed receiver

Zander Sherman·Tuesday, September 26, 2023·3 min
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