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Filed daily from Victoria. See you at 7.

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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UVic set to hike student housing rates by up to 10%

A university housing survey asking students whether they would pay $2,425 a month goes viral on social media

Michael John Lo·Thursday, April 13, 2023·9 min

🏛️Features

A guide to dining at Victoria's Fisherman's Wharf

This nautical corner of the city is full of history and great food

Kristina Campbell·Wednesday, April 12, 2023·6 min

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Allegations of anti-homeless harassment by Victoria bylaw; director says officers ensure safe passage on streets

Court case highlights dispute over the presence and property of people living in local parks

Alexandra Mehl, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Tuesday, April 11, 2023·7 min

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How local businesses are prepping for Victoria’s busiest tourist season ever

An estimated 850,000 travelers are expected to cruise into our town

Kate Hildebrandt·Monday, April 10, 2023·10 min

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Victoria-Saanich amalgamation consideration process is back underway

Pandemic delayed gathering a citizens' assembly to delve into what merging municipalities would actually look like

Cameron Welch·Monday, April 10, 2023·2 min

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Deadly fungus that could decimate Island bats has reached BC

Metchosin summer haven for 1,500 bats may soon be at risk

Cameron Welch·Thursday, April 6, 2023·2 min

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BC lifts health facility masking and care home visitor requirements, ending final COVID-19 restrictions on public

Province believes “emergency phase” of COVID is ending, but critics argue long-term effects mean continued danger

Michael John Lo & Cam Welch·Wednesday, April 5, 2023·4 min

🏛️Features

A look inside the pro wrestling scene on the Island

A photo series exploring a 365 Pro Wrestling night in James Bay

James MacDonald·Tuesday, April 4, 2023·3 min

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What happens when Victoria's cultural institutions close up shop?

The future of the Bateman Gallery and Point Ellice House

Michael John Lo·Sunday, April 2, 2023·5 min

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New Greater Victoria riding and changes to current boundaries recommended for next BC election

Multiple adjustments to local population growth in latest BC Electoral Boundaries Committee report

Cameron Welch·Sunday, April 2, 2023·4 min

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Will BC's shift to clean transportation take the Island's rural communities along for the ride?

Premier David Eby needs to make sure rural and First Nations communities get affordable intercity transit, a growing climate coalition says

Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer·Saturday, April 1, 2023·5 min

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Local harvesters and advocates rock the boat for new commercial fishing laws

Victoria’s popular seafood industry relies on local small-scale fishers, but some say federal laws favour corporate exports over them

Kate Hildebrandt·Thursday, March 30, 2023·4 min

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BC Ferries fares can (but won’t) rise 9.2% per year under new preliminary price cap

Ferry Commissioner says price cap jump is warranted, but that final cap will be lower due to $500M in new funding

Cameron Welch·Thursday, March 30, 2023·2 min

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A breakfast rally in Victoria calls for halt to C-IRG

The RCMP’s industry and resource task force is currently under review and faces multiple lawsuits

Michael John Lo·Wednesday, March 29, 2023·3 min

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Sidney is redesigning its corporate logo

The town has budgeted $3,800 for a graphic designer to create a new logo that will reflect Sidney’s identity

Michael John Lo·Tuesday, March 28, 2023·3 min

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North Saanich councillor resigns after calling mayor 'Mr. Hitler' in meeting

Councillor Brett Smyth was five months into his second term

Cameron Welch·Sunday, March 26, 2023·4 min

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Meet the BC coast pilots guiding ships into Victoria Harbour

A photo series following Pacific Pilotage Authority workers as they navigate the local portion of the 25,000km of BC coastline they are responsible for

James MacDonald·Saturday, March 25, 2023·4 min

🏛️Features

Decades of bringing theatre to local youth—and local youth into the theatre

Belfry 101’s latest student piece explores anxieties and uncertainty about the future as the storied program returns to stage for the first time in three years

Michael John Lo·Friday, March 24, 2023·4 min

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Student tour groups are making a comeback to Victoria despite tight market

More than 100 high school students from Yokohama’s Yamate Gakuin are being hosted by homestay families across the CRD

Michael John Lo·Wednesday, March 22, 2023·4 min

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Internal VicPD survey results show both white and racialized participants feel discriminated against based on their race and gender

The survey also notes the department's lack of diversity as only 11% of respondents identified as a visible minority

Tori Marlan·Tuesday, March 21, 2023·6 min

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Victoria’s Flowerman, a nightlife mainstay for generations, has died

Alfred Sillem spent decades selling flowers in downtown Victoria

Michael John Lo·Sunday, March 19, 2023·2 min

🏛️Explainer

Will this month’s clock change be BC’s last?

That all depends on the US, as BC's promised permanent DST waits in limbo after nearly four years

Cameron Welch·Saturday, March 18, 2023·3 min

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Century-old inner-city farm opens March 22 amid growth, change and new prospects

Mason Street Farm is growing wellness, local farming knowledge and of course good vegetables

Kate Hildebrandt·Saturday, March 18, 2023·3 min

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Canada’s top general visits Esquimalt

General Wayne Eyre spoke on national security, housing for military families, Ukraine, mental health, and more

Michael John Lo·Thursday, March 16, 2023·2 min
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