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The case the internet got wrong
A new investigation sheds light on Lindsay Buziak’s unsolved murder, revealing a vast web of misinformation
Zander Sherman & Jon Miller·Sunday, January 29, 2023·34 min
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Mexican House of Spice: Inside Victoria's oldest Latin American grocery store
The store serves Latin communities from all over Vancouver Island
Michael John Lo·Sunday, January 29, 2023·2 min
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Greater Victoria rental prices make biggest leap since 1991: CMHC report
Average 2-bedroom unit rented for 33% more in 2022, driven by rent increases between tenants
Nina Grossman·Friday, January 27, 2023·4 min
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Canada tells Durkin to go home
Immigration board doubts Durkin was “unsuspecting dupe” in ponzi scheme, orders deportation
Tori Marlan·Thursday, January 26, 2023·2 min
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Victoria finally finds the Missing Middle
Council eliminated single home zoning in Victoria with minimal debate
Shannon Waters·Thursday, January 26, 2023·4 min
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Oak Bay library branch closed for asbestos testing
The branch will be closed until Feb. 6, provided no more contamination is found
Jimmy Thomson·Thursday, January 26, 2023·2 min
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North Vancouver Island hospitals close overnight indefinitely
Island healthcare workers need to be respected, said Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh
Brishti Basu·Thursday, January 26, 2023·4 min
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Victoria’s own ‘Car 87:’ New team of police and psychiatric nurse to answer mental health calls
More details about the program, first launched in Vancouver, will be announced next week
Brishti Basu·Tuesday, January 24, 2023·5 min
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UVic proposes 9-acre mixed-use university district
The proposed development, which is still in early stages, would replace the Ian Stewart sports complex
Michael John Lo·Tuesday, January 24, 2023·4 min
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Durkin lied to Sooke Harbour House investor, securities commission finds
A decision on sanctions is still to come
Tori Marlan·Monday, January 23, 2023·3 min
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AI and machine learning tools raise concerns over academic integrity in Victoria's educational systems
Capable of writing essays and answering complex questions, ChatGPT is challenging traditional methods of learning and assessment in Victoria and beyond
Michael John Lo·Monday, January 23, 2023·7 min
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One month after outbreak, Island Health reports another case of rare bacterial infection
A frontline worker said illnesses amongst homeless people are hard to detect due to stigma preventing them from accessing care
Brishti Basu·Sunday, January 22, 2023·3 min
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Elephant seal birth caught on camera at Race Rocks
The ecological reserve off the coast of East Sooke is the northernmost rookery for the giant seals
Jolene Rudisuela·Sunday, January 22, 2023·4 min
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Creative houseplex proposal moves ahead as Victoria council prioritizes housing over parking
Developer Julian West wants to “help catalyze a conversation” about housing and transportation
Shannon Waters·Saturday, January 21, 2023·4 min
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Juan de Fuca seniors' activity bus out of commission after catalytic converter theft
Trips to the theatre and other excursions at the all-volunteer seniors' organization have been put on halt after a catalytic converter from its bus was stolen—again
Michael John Lo·Saturday, January 21, 2023·3 min
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BC announced 395 new childcare spots in April—only a fraction are nearing completion
The one daycare centre that’s nearly open will be “upholding Christian values”
Jimmy Thomson·Friday, January 20, 2023·5 min
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How to make friends in Victoria: Advice from those who’ve done it
We asked, you answered. Here’s some reader tips for finding your circle.
Nina Grossman·Friday, January 20, 2023·12 min
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Police say Shelbourne Street bank robbery was intended to kill police, not rob the bank
In a press conference, police did not divulge what evidence led them to that conclusion. Both assailants were killed, while six officers were injured
Tori Marlan·Thursday, January 19, 2023·2 min
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History Mystery: A Capital Daily picture puzzle
Help us locate and recapture scenes from archival photos
Nina Grossman·Thursday, January 19, 2023·3 min
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Beyond Van Gogh exhibit inches closer to opening in Victoria after rocky start
The permit needed for the immersive art show has been approved, pending a public hearing
Shannon Waters & Brishti Basu·Wednesday, January 18, 2023·3 min
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What councils did (and didn’t) discuss about VicPD’s $69.5M budget ask
This budget is a nearly 10% increase from last year
Brishti Basu·Wednesday, January 18, 2023·6 min
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From church tax breaks to income-tested speeding tickets, a Saanich councillor has ‘transformative’ motions to bring to the provincial stage
Teale Phelps Bondaroff has bold ideas for his provincial counterparts to consider at the next Union of BC Municipalities meeting—if he can get Saanich council to agree on them first
Jimmy Thomson·Monday, January 16, 2023·3 min
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‘There should be a budget item for this park’: Burnside-Gorge hoping for Arbutus Park investment this year
Improvements to the park are overdue, say community advocates, and could be part of better access to the Gorge Waterway
Shannon Waters·Monday, January 16, 2023·5 min
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Victoria Francophone Society asking for help to secure permanent home
The non-profit hopes to create a one-stop shop for French services, programs, and culture
Jolene Rudisuela·Monday, January 16, 2023·3 min