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Vancouver Island unlikely to experience extreme flooding and wildfires
The province is warning BC residents of extreme climate risks this summer, but the Island will be less impacted
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, May 10, 2023·2 min
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RidgeView residents voice concerns and feedback to city on poor handling of building evacuation
Two weeks after the building was evacuated, residents are still looking for answers that the city of Langford does not have
Robyn Bell·Monday, May 8, 2023·3 min
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BC is pushing to add thousands more nurses. But nurse educators say the field needs major change first
BC is years into an acute shortage of nurses as part of the broader crisis of an overwhelmed health system
Kate Hildebrandt·Sunday, May 7, 2023·7 min
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Paramedic shortages still plague rural Island communities, but some remedies may be in the works
Small ferry-dependent communities' acute paramedic shortages are made worse by lack of guaranteed off-hour sailings for medical evacuations
Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer·Friday, May 5, 2023·7 min
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Media companies warned to comply with BC’s new Intimate Images Act
The recently-passed law aims to protect "sextortion" victims
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, May 3, 2023·2 min
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Goodside makes pastries that are worth lining up for
A photo series following the pair behind this Granville Island bakery that has found a permanent home in downtown Victoria
James MacDonald·Tuesday, May 2, 2023·4 min
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UVic walkout pushes for better funding for the sciences
150 students, researchers and faculty took part in a national walkout calling on the federal government to raise scholarship funding
Robyn Bell·Sunday, April 30, 2023·2 min
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A life diminished by the province's care
Simon Stubbs has been stuck in hospital mental-health wards for years, enduring “trauma on trauma on trauma”
Tori Marlan·Saturday, April 29, 2023·22 min
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As UVic makes cuts over budget shortfall, faculty and unions call for BC to change its model
Job losses stem from Island universities’ overreliance on international student money, open letter argues
Kate Hildebrandt & Cam Welch·Wednesday, April 26, 2023·7 min
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Province to provide 5 days of emergency housing for Ridgeview Place residents
Building owner Centurion Property ups “compassionate assistance” to $2,500 after city pressure
Michael John Lo·Wednesday, April 26, 2023·4 min
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Anawim unveils new housing for Victoria women in need
“Family-style” supportive housing for women opening this summer, said non-profit
Robyn Bell·Monday, April 24, 2023·2 min
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Bike lane and road upgrades now underway on Fort
Project's abrupt end at oak bay border highlights municipal disconnect over biking
Cameron Welch·Sunday, April 23, 2023·2 min
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Heat, drought—and possibly fire—expected this summer
We're still figuring out the impacts of the last heat wave, but a new one could arrive soon
Cameron Welch·Saturday, April 22, 2023·2 min
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A new wave of funding for Island’s “blue” sustainable tech projects
Millions have flowed to local ocean initiatives this spring
Cameron Welch·Friday, April 21, 2023·2 min
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Art Gallery of Greater Victoria’s newest exhibition on mushrooms includes a slice of Fairy Creek
'Symbiosis' makes the link between old-growth advocacy and the world of mushroom-inspired art
Michael John Lo·Wednesday, April 19, 2023·3 min
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Federal workers form picket lines in Esquimalt and View Royal as part of countrywide strike
Multiple unions participating in local solidarity pickets supporting largest federal public-service union
Ryan Hook·Wednesday, April 19, 2023·2 min
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Salvaging the sacred from climate disaster
A new initiative will help Island First Nations protect and restore sensitive artifacts from climate disasters such as the Chemainus floods
Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer·Tuesday, April 18, 2023·6 min
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Greater Victoria records 35 confirmed deaths due to toxic drug supply so far in 2023
116 total drug deaths on the Island as of the end of March
Capital Daily Staff·Tuesday, April 18, 2023·2 min
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A Leafs fan in the BC legislature
Adam Olsen, MLA and die hard Leafs fan, traces his fandom back to the Victoria Maple Leafs
Keith Norbury·Monday, April 17, 2023·5 min
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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
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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