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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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Dragon Boat festival returns to Victoria this weekend

The festival has been a staple event in Victoria for nearly 30 years

Sarah Madsen & Mark Brennae·Thursday, August 10, 2023·2 min

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Provincial funding and simpler bylaws in sight for secondary suites

Victorians wrestle with pricey construction, complex building rules and fewer tenant protections for these units

Evert Lindquist·Tuesday, August 8, 2023·15 min

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Burned Out: Pressures Are Taking a Toll on Wildfire Fighters

A record-breaking increase in fires is also increasing how many firefighters BC goes through

Zak Vescera, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Tyee·Friday, August 4, 2023·11 min

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Saanich petitions province for mental-health measures

Council sends letter asking for more support for police and funding for crisis teams

Mark Brennae·Sunday, July 30, 2023·2 min

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Indigenous paddlers push off on powerful voyage to reclaim canoe culture across Pacific Northwest

The yearly journey sees members from coastal First Nations reclaim their cultures and honour their ancestors.

Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer·Wednesday, July 26, 2023·3 min

🏛️Features

What really goes on at the Royal BC Museum

Explore what's behind the exhibits ahead of the reopening of the Old Town

James MacDonald·Wednesday, July 26, 2023·5 min

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Greater Victoria residents upset after graphic anti-abortion mail sent to homes

Saanich counsellor exploring options to take action against these pamphlets

Mark Brennae·Sunday, July 23, 2023·2 min

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A crown for a clown: Victoria's Jimbo wins Drag Race All Stars

Local drag clown becomes first Canadian winner of hit US TV series

Sarah Madsen & Cam Welch·Friday, July 21, 2023·2 min

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Inside Victoria’s escalating hospital staffing crisis

Documents show closures dating back to last year

Brishti Basu, Local Journalism Initiative reporter, The Tyee·Friday, July 21, 2023·7 min

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Cool Aid gets 2nd travelling health-care unit

The mobile clinic will offer services to those experiencing homelessness in Victoria

Mark Brennae·Thursday, July 20, 2023·4 min

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Saving the Cowichan Estuary from drowning in a climate-fed ‘coastal squeeze’

The two-year project is a significant step in preserving wildlife in the area

Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer·Monday, July 17, 2023·6 min

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Deep-sea octopus nursery discovered in Nuu-chah-nulth waters west of Island

Island researchers study one of the only octopus nurseries in the world

Alexandra Mehl, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Sunday, July 16, 2023·5 min

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Fits to a Tea: Victorians have a love affair with one of the world’s most popular drinks

Where to find luxurious, historic teas and cakes in the Garden City

Kate Hildebrandt·Wednesday, July 12, 2023·13 min

🏛️Features

Kele Fleming redefines her sound with latest remixes

Ahead of her live show at Willows Beach, the Victoria-based musician explores new genres

Robyn Bell·Tuesday, July 11, 2023·2 min

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Farming for the climate future

With more extreme weather hitting the Island region, farmers are adapting to the new reality with old techniques

Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer·Sunday, July 9, 2023·7 min

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Victoria counselling centre receives funding for youth migrant services for the first time

As BC welcomes most newcomers in 60 years, many need mental-health care—and an interpreter to access it

Rhea Lisondra, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter·Sunday, July 9, 2023·3 min

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New federal cruise ship rules don't plug loopholes for major source of wastewater pollution

New mandatory wastewater guidelines don't include prohibiting the largest source of vessels' water pollution, acidic scrubber discharge.

Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer·Friday, July 7, 2023·4 min

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New clues help the quest for answers about Melissa McDevitt’s disappearance

The 39-year-old has been missing since Dec. 9 after she embarked on a hike at Sea to Sea park in Sooke

Tori Marlan·Monday, July 3, 2023·13 min

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How is Victoria tackling food insecurity?

Inflation, cost of living, and the housing crisis are leaving less money in people’s pockets, and more Victoria organizations trying their best to keep up.

Ryan Hook·Monday, July 3, 2023·5 min

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Bamberton Quarry expansion won’t receive an environmental assessment after all

MLA and citizen group say alternate process won't be thorough enough

Capital Daily Staff·Saturday, July 1, 2023·4 min

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A night at the HarbourCats game

A photo series taking you behind the scenes of the team's home opener at Royal Athletic Park

James MacDonald·Wednesday, June 28, 2023·4 min

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Good and bad news for oenophiles—and even casual drinkers of BC wines

Expect fewer BC wines to hit the shelf thanks to last winter's freezing temperatures

Mark Brennae·Tuesday, June 27, 2023·3 min

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Highway wildfire closure drives home BC’s need to think big about climate measures

The province has invested heavily in reopening Highway 4 after the Cameron Bluffs wildfire

Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer·Tuesday, June 27, 2023·4 min

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Esquimalt MLA must resign as children and family development minister: First Nations groups say

The calls for her resignation are due to the way her department handled the case of a fostered Indigenous child who was beaten to death

Mark Brennae & Cam Welch·Tuesday, June 27, 2023·2 min
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