The Old Town theatre sits under construction as changes and updates are made to its displays. Photo: James MacDonald / Capital Daily
🎭Features
Explore what's behind the exhibits ahead of the reopening of the Old Town
James MacDonald·Wednesday, July 26, 2023·5 min
🏠HousingVisual brief
Housing
Greater Victoria residents upset after graphic anti-abortion mail sent to homes
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🏠News
Saanich counsellor exploring options to take action against these pamphlets
Mark Brennae·Sunday, July 23, 2023·2 min
🤝News
Local drag clown becomes first Canadian winner of hit US TV series
Sarah Madsen & Cam Welch·Friday, July 21, 2023·2 min
🩺News
Documents show closures dating back to last year
Brishti Basu, Local Journalism Initiative reporter, The Tyee·Friday, July 21, 2023·7 min
Cool Aid's new mobile clinic. Photo: Tegan McMartin
🩺News
The mobile clinic will offer services to those experiencing homelessness in Victoria
Mark Brennae·Thursday, July 20, 2023·4 min
High atop a dike hemming the Koksilah River as its fresh waters meet salt, red-winged blackbirds call out as they patrol their territory. Photo: Rochelle Baker / Local Journalism Initiative
🌲News
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
A deep sea octopus, brooding on her eggs on carbonate rock, uses her dexterous arms to punch and successfully defend herself from Scarlet King Crabs. (Northeast Pacific Deep-Sea Expedition Partnership and CSSF ROPOS photos).
🌲News
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
🍽️FoodVisual brief
Food
Fits to a Tea: Victorians have a love affair with one of the world’s most popular drinks
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🍽️Features
Where to find luxurious, historic teas and cakes in the Garden City
Kate Hildebrandt·Wednesday, July 12, 2023·13 min
Kele Flemming at Saxe Point Park, where she filmed her latest music video. Photo: Robyn Bell / Capital Daily
🌲Features
Ahead of her live show at Willows Beach, the Victoria-based musician explores new genres
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, July 11, 2023·2 min
Tarmara McPhail escorts her sheep to pasture each morning on Linnaea Farm, an ecological agricultural land trust on Cortes Island in BC.
🏠News
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
For VICCIR, addressing mental health in newcomers starts with ensuring they are understood. Photo by: Brishti Basu.
🩺News
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
Photo: Rochelle Baker / Canada's National Observer
🚌News
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
Melissa McDevitt out on a hike with her dad Tom. Photo: Submitted
🌲News
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
Food banks across Greater Victoria are seeing the demand soar, but donations are not keeping up. Photo: Saanich Peninsula Food Bank / provided
🏠News
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
The proposed Bamberton quarry expansion would take place along the western shores of the Saanich Inlet (above). Robyn Bell / Capital Daily
🌲News
MLA and citizen group say alternate process won't be thorough enough
Capital Daily Staff·Saturday, July 1, 2023·4 min
Players watch from the dugout as the HarbourCats bat against the Kamloops NorthPaws. Photo: James MacDonald / Capital Daily
🌲Features
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
Photo: BC Ministry of Transportation
🚌News
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
🏛️CivicVisual brief
Civic
Good and bad news for oenophiles—and even casual drinkers of BC wines
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🏛️News
Expect fewer BC wines to hit the shelf thanks to last winter's freezing temperatures
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, June 27, 2023·3 min
Minister of Children and Family Development Mitzi Dean. Photo: Province of BC / Flickr
🏠News
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
Photo illustration by The Capital
🏛️Politics
Once home to the most-senior filled cities in Canada, Greater Victoria now isn’t even in the top five
Nykole King·Saturday, June 24, 2023·4 min
🏛️News
Ex-Premier's longtime seat stays with party, while BC United vote collapses
Cameron Welch·Saturday, June 24, 2023·3 min
Apex Breaks. Photo by Rocktographers / Courtesy of Apex Breaks
🎭Features
The band hopes to get people dancing when they perform at the iconic Inner Harbour festival this week
Sarah Madsen·Monday, June 19, 2023·3 min
Artist Stanley Hunt works on the residential school memorial pole that will be installed in Vancouver June 21. Photo submitted.
🤝News
Pole honouring children is on way to Vancouver for Indigenous Peoples Day
Odette Auger, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com·Sunday, June 18, 2023·3 min
🏛️News
Our stories on how local dads support their kids, and how kids have honoured their dads' legacies
Capital Daily Staff·Saturday, June 17, 2023·7 min