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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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Here’s what’s happening in Greater Victoria for National Truth and Reconciliation Day 2023
There are lots of ways to honour survivors and support Indigenous peoples and cultures this week
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, September 26, 2023·2 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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Saanich, Victoria, Oak Bay directed to build 10,176 housing units
The BC government has released housing targets for municipalities with the most pressing need for homes.
Mark Brennae·Monday, September 25, 2023·3 min
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Alberta’s fossil fuels ‘war room’ singles out an Island municipality for battle
Nanaimo's vote to end natural gas hookups has drawn powerful opponents
Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer·Friday, September 22, 2023·5 min
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Victoria Symphony scores with song for miniseries Bones of Crows
The first segment of the five-part miniseries that has been called Canada’s version of Roots, the iconic 1977 mini-series that explored Black slavery in the United States, aired earlier this week.
Mark Brennae·Thursday, September 21, 2023·3 min
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Porter Airlines Swoops into YYJ for travellers to Toronto
Seventeen years after it first took off, Porter has landed in Victoria
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, September 19, 2023·2 min