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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 1,256 · Saturday, June 27, 2026PrivacyTermsEthics© Capital Daily Media Ltd. Victoria, BC
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Housing advocates and residents pull no punches with Victoria City Council

Council got an earful about a crisis that’s gotten very real and very lethal in recent weeks

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, December 17, 2024·9 min

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Crystal Pool referendum date set for February

In 2016, the estimated cost for a new Crystal Pool was $69.4M. Now, it's $215.9M

Mark Brennae·
Friday, December 13, 2024
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Tenants from Village on the Green rally for housing security

Tenants with disabilities are worried they’ll end up on the street

Sidney Coles·Thursday, December 5, 2024·5 min

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Cool Aid ready to launch the new Crosstown multi-use housing development

New tenants are expected to move into Crosstown sometime in February.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, December 3, 2024·4 min

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Next year's convention bookings already up 40% for the region

Greater Victoria’s tourism sector is well-positioned for the new year, with 28 citywide conferences booked for 2025, marking a 40% increase compared to the previous year.

Mark Brennae·Friday, November 22, 2024·4 min

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A limited number of emergency mats put street-entrenched people in the eye of a storm

“We need more shelter spaces and supportive housing,” — Grant McKenzie, Our Place Society

Sidney Coles·Tuesday, November 19, 2024·5 min

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Growing together: Learning Through Loss gives Victoria youth the tools to cope with grief

Any form of grief can be an isolating and difficult experience—fortunately, no one has to go through it alone

Eva Rasciauskas·Tuesday, November 19, 2024·3 min

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How a river became a person—with help from UVic environmental lawyers

Peruvian-Canadian doc that helped shape key Amazon case screens Nov. 18 at Cinecenta

Mark Brennae·Saturday, November 16, 2024·6 min

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Quadratic Sound working with city to fix zoning issues that led to events shutdown

The city is liaising with bylaw and fire to determine if events can be reinstated at the multi-purpose music space.

Robyn Bell·Thursday, November 14, 2024·4 min

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Quadratic Sound cancels all events as zoning issues shut down venue

The Rock Bay venue is the third to end programming this year as Victoria's music scene struggles.

Robyn Bell·Monday, November 11, 2024·2 min

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Victoria council to ask Saanich for extreme weather shelter support

Victoria wants to avoid being the extreme weather shelter hub again this winter.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Friday, November 8, 2024·5 min

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More work to be done on Saanich climate action plan

In her overall assessment of the district's climate results, Saanich Manager of Sustainability Rebecca Newlove was blunt: “We’re not on track.”

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, November 6, 2024·4 min

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Greater Victoria needs more hotels and a bolder vision of the Inner Harbour, says tourist bureau

On Tuesday, Destination Greater Victoria (DGV) unveiled its 2025-2035 master plan, outlining its vision, goals, and what needs to be done to sustain the development of the region’s visitor economy over the next 10 years.

Mark Brennae·Tuesday, November 5, 2024·5 min

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Group moving to bring Syrian refugee family to Victoria

“For my brother's family, moving to an affluent country like Canada would mean more than just a change of address, it represents a lifeline and a chance for them to build a safer and more stable life,” Sasha Dani tells Capital Daily.

Mark Brennae·Thursday, October 31, 2024·3 min

🏛️Explainer

With so many struggling, which party is promising to put people first?

Part III of our coverage looks at child and elder care, support for mental health and addictions, and public safety.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, October 17, 2024·7 min

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Candidates are making election promises on behalf of ecosystems that can’t vote

Environmental promises reveal significant contradictions and gaps when it comes to protecting the environment.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, October 15, 2024·6 min

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'Tis the season for promises ahead of this weekend's BC election

See what CRD candidate campaigns are promising for housing, education, and healthcare in Part 1 of Capital Daily's election promises guide

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, October 14, 2024·6 min

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The Mermaid Creek Salt Marsh: Is Mother Nature in charge, or are we?

Sidney council hears from a local journalist about threats to Roberts Bay

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, October 7, 2024·5 min

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How can Greater Victoria improve for the next generation? The 2024 Vital Signs report could help find the answer

Each year, the Victoria’s Vital Signs survey gathers feedback from thousands of residents to create an important health check on the region’s liveability

Eva Rasciauskas·Wednesday, October 2, 2024·3 min

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Conservative Leader Rustad offers a pointed challenge to Indigenous rights in BC

On a day marked for truth and reconciliation, Rustad directly challenged UNDRIP’s premise and promise

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, September 30, 2024·5 min

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Here’s what’s happening in Greater Victoria for National Truth and Reconciliation Day 2024

Sept. 30 marks the fourth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Amelia Acedo·Thursday, September 26, 2024·3 min

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In Victoria, the debate on minimum housing unit size is a balancing act

Labour and construction costs as well as liveability add to the questions around how much size matters

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, September 26, 2024·4 min

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Cost of living, housing, healthcare, and homelessness top the list of CRD concerns in latest Vital Signs study

When it came to the best aspects of living in Greater Victoria, 65% said our beautiful natural environment was tops; climate was next at 54%, followed by air quality (52%); parks (46%); walkability (40%).

Mark Brennae·Tuesday, September 24, 2024·4 min

🏛️Explainer

The growing complexity of client needs prompts Cool Aid centre to temporarily shutter.

That outreach work won’t be done at Cool Aid’s new Crosstown development project on the former Tally Ho property on Douglas

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, September 3, 2024·3 min
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