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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 1,257 · Sunday, June 28, 2026PrivacyTermsEthics© Capital Daily Media Ltd. Victoria, BC
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‘Tale as old as time’: Debunking pervasive myths about homelessness in Victoria

Seven frontline service providers offer insight into why there seem to be “new faces” on the streets

Shannon Waters & Brishti Basu·Wednesday, January 4, 2023·14 min

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The mystery of the missing hand: public art on Wharf Street set to return this year

Eroded by a decade of visiting dogs, ‘Hands of Time’ installation will see slight redesign upon its return

Michael John Lo·Wednesday, January 4, 2023·3 min

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A ‘kick to the stomach’: family of teen killed in a crosswalk outraged by driver’s plan to plead not guilty

The family of a teen killed in a crosswalk is devastated by the driver's plans not to plead guilty, expressing feelings of trauma and injustice.

Nina Grossman·Wednesday, January 4, 2023·4 min

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A look back at Greater Victoria’s toxic drug crisis in 2022

Capital Daily and The Westshore have published over a dozen articles this past year, examining the growing crisis from every angle

Brishti Basu·Monday, January 2, 2023·3 min

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Human rights complaints against VicPD will go ahead: tribunal

Two complaints, by a current constable and former staff member, allege race-based discrimination

Tori Marlan·Monday, January 2, 2023·6 min

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‘The most impact as quickly as possible’: Victoria to consider motion on parking minimums, multi-unit dwellings

Proposed changes would address housing affordability and availability, councillors say

Shannon Waters·Monday, January 2, 2023·4 min

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Here’s what the latest property assessments could mean for you

James Island yet again tops list of Island’s highest assessed properties

Nina Grossman·Monday, January 2, 2023·4 min

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Biryani is the highlight of new Indo-Pakistani restaurant drawing diners to Quadra Village

There are many ways to cook the South Asian rice and meat dish, but this one is new to Victoria

Brishti Basu·Sunday, January 1, 2023·4 min

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Harnessing the ocean: Julie Angus talks ‘blue economy’ at Capital Daily Festival

The adventurer and entrepreneur has a vision for how gathering data from the ocean could be both sustainable and lucrative

Brishti Basu·Sunday, January 1, 2023·4 min

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Capital Regional Housing Corporation set to spend $60M on new housing projects in 2023

Major developments set for Central Saanich, James Bay, and Pandora

Shannon Waters·Sunday, January 1, 2023·3 min

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‘One drink is the same mortality risk as one cigarette,’ UVic researcher says

Most of us know alcohol is not good for us, but do we really understand the risks?

Shannon Waters·Saturday, December 31, 2022·6 min

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Fur, wings, and scales: A look back at our best animal stories

From cats and bears to dogs and lizards, here are the animals that made headlines

Nina Grossman & Cam Welch·Friday, December 30, 2022·5 min

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Victoria's year in photos

Photographer James MacDonald looks back at the past year in Victoria

James MacDonald & Jimmy Thomson·Friday, December 30, 2022·2 min

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Housing agency funding boost welcomed but doesn't attack root problem, tenant advocate says

The Residential Tenancy Branch is receiving a 40% increase in funding and added staff

Michael John Lo·Thursday, December 29, 2022·3 min

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Young leaders: fresh faces gather at the BC Legislature for annual youth parliament

Ninety-seven young people from across the province are in Victoria for the annual British Columbia Youth Parliament

Emily Vance·Thursday, December 29, 2022·4 min

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Luke Mari talks the future of the Westshore and how urban planning can help

Imagining diverse, walkable spaces where everything is within reach in 15 minutes

Michael John Lo·Thursday, December 29, 2022·2 min

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New dock proposed for swimmers and boaters on the Gorge

Proposal points to park where the land is in Esquimalt and water falls under Victoria’s jurisdiction

Brishti Basu·Thursday, December 29, 2022·4 min

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Losing the training wheels: Victoria councillors hope to hit the ground running in 2023

Tackling housing affordability, public safety, and climate change are some of the top priorities

Shannon Waters·Thursday, December 29, 2022·6 min

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‘Truly awesome’: What the first months on Victoria council have been like

Councillors reflect on what they’ve learned so far about public office and each other

Shannon Waters·Wednesday, December 28, 2022·7 min

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Youngest Victoria councillors working two jobs to keep up with living costs

Councillors work just about full-time, but say the pay isn’t enough to get by in Victoria. It’s a sticky—and age-old—problem in local politics: who wants to vote for their own pay raise?

Shannon Waters·Tuesday, December 27, 2022·4 min

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Victoria’s film industry reels in another big year, readies to go even bigger

Key players push for film studio, more jobs and training opportunities

Michael John Lo·Tuesday, December 27, 2022·7 min

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Storm waves steal—then return—local woman’s deck

Not content to repeatedly derail the family’s travels, the weather went after them at home too

Cameron Welch·Monday, December 26, 2022·3 min

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Blood inventory low after winter storms, cold and flu season

Victoria has more than 1,200 blood donor appointments to fill next month

Nina Grossman·Monday, December 26, 2022·2 min

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‘There's a feistiness to the community:’ Q&A with Esquimalt mayor Barb Desjardins

Mayor Desjardins weighs in on the changes and challenges ahead for Esquimalt

Brishti Basu·Monday, December 26, 2022·8 min
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