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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
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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
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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
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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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Victoria’s free bike valet pilot returns for another year
Longer summer hours with service expected to go until Dec. 23
Michael John Lo·Thursday, March 16, 2023·3 min
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Women recorded in Saanich grocery bathroom get class-action certification
Convicted former staffer and Red Barn workplace will face suit from multiple victims
Cameron Welch·Wednesday, March 15, 2023·4 min
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Saanich moves to lower limits on 9 roadways
Key corridors would drop to 40km/h due to findings of safety studies
Cameron Welch·Tuesday, March 14, 2023·4 min
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Government hands back portion of E&N rail land to Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
As court deadline arrives, province and feds give back disputed land and fund more consultation
Zoë Ducklow·Monday, March 13, 2023·4 min
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Saanich councillor requests leave for overseas research on fight against illegal fishing
The semi-secret trip may be (literally) fishy, but month absence is all above board
Keith Norbury·Saturday, March 11, 2023·5 min