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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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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
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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

🏛️News

Protesters clash at Legislature during counter SOGI demonstrations

Marches cancelled as police call for end to demonstrations

Robyn Bell·Tuesday, September 19, 2023·2 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

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DFO sold seized tuna after vessel was charged

The illegally-fished tuna went for over $100K

Alexandra Mehl, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Monday, September 18, 2023·2 min

🏛️Features

The confusion around restaurant tip outs

Tips are a major part of Victoria restaurant workers’ salaries—but where they end up is the employer’s call

Robyn Bell·Sunday, September 17, 2023·16 min

🏛️Features

From the mouths of parents to the ears of babes

It's important for parents to read to their children

Mark Brennae·Sunday, September 17, 2023·2 min

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Holy Mola! That’s a big fish!

Sunfish sightings continue in Island waters

Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer·Thursday, September 14, 2023·2 min

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Doggone debate takes 2-week break in Saanich

Dog owners say the Saanich council needs to take more than a two-week pause to assess the public’s perception of a proposal to limit areas where pets can roam freely in district parks.

Mark Brennae·Wednesday, September 13, 2023·2 min

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Greg Martel in contempt of court, warrant issued for his apprehension

Alleged Ponzi schemer has failed to comply with court orders, and could face jail time

Zander Sherman·Monday, September 11, 2023·2 min

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Small island makes history in fight for affordable housing

Has Cortes Island found a way to manage tourism's effect on local housing?

Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer·Saturday, September 9, 2023·6 min

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What will two years of drought do to the Island's salmon runs?

Researchers are monitoring how a back-to-back (and early) summer drought will affect fish

Alexandra Mehl, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Tuesday, September 5, 2023·3 min

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As students return to Victoria, rental scams and unaffordable rates await them

Rental scams and loss of scholarships among consequences plaguing students

Sarah Madsen·Monday, September 4, 2023·13 min

🏛️News

“Chaos erupted”: Flair Airlines leaves at least 50 passengers behind at YYJ

Customers say lack of staffing and disorganization led many to miss domestic flights

Robyn Bell·Thursday, August 31, 2023·4 min

🏛️News

Company behind cancelled Taylor Swift and ABBA events says venues were never confirmed

The events were cancelled last minute with little explanation to ticket holders

Sarah Madsen·Wednesday, August 30, 2023·3 min

🏛️News

Nuu-chah-nulth youth restore clam gardens for future generations

The practice has been used by coastal Indigenous Peoples throughout history.

Alexandra Mehl, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Sunday, August 27, 2023·4 min

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Oak Bay beach warning was due to record-level bacteria in test results

What it means when local waters record high bacteria, and how you can stay safe

Michelle Gamage, Local Journalism Initiative reporter, The Tyee·Friday, August 25, 2023·5 min

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In the waves of the Island's west coast, Indigenous women and youth are reclaiming surfing

A Nuu-chah-nulth surf team is making their own boards and taking to the waves

Alexandra Mehl, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Sunday, August 20, 2023·5 min

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Wilder Institute welcomes marmot pups at new Wheatland County facility

The marmots will eventually relocate to natural habitats on Vancouver Island

John Watson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter·Sunday, August 20, 2023·2 min

🏛️News

Satan Wants You directors on the conspiracy that shook Victoria—and the world

New documentary explores the personal aspect of Michelle Remembers

Robyn Bell·Monday, August 14, 2023·4 min

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Decades of service in Nuu-chah-nulth waters for what could be ‘the last wooden freighter on the coast’

Once an old US Navy vessel, the ship plays a key role for the surrounding community

Alexandra Mehl, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Sunday, August 13, 2023·4 min

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Victoria HarbourCats reach league finals after record-setting season

Local baseball club caps off dominant home-field summer by giving home crowd a thrilling playoff win

Mark Brennae·Saturday, August 12, 2023·10 min
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