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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.
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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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How local toy stores managed when snow hit during the holiday rush

Staffing, supply, and safety challenges made the already chaotic time even more intense

Cameron Welch·Sunday, December 25, 2022·6 min

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How does a ship’s crew spend Christmas?

They may be away from home, but the crew of the Maersk Trader is making the most of the holiday ashore

Jimmy Thomson·Saturday, December 24, 2022·3 min

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Victorians struggle to get home—or away—amid winter weather disruptions

Locals spent their holidays in layover cities, with travel plans upended and extended by snow and ice

Cameron Welch·Saturday, December 24, 2022·7 min

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100+ volunteer drivers across Vancouver Island battle snow and ice to give healthcare workers free rides to work

The Vancouver Island Toyota 4x4 & Island Health Staff Transportation group fulfills hundreds of ride requests each day during historic snowfall

Emily Vance·Thursday, December 22, 2022·4 min

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Spencer Krug brings isolation to the stage at Capital Daily Fest

After decades of touring with Wolf Parade, Krug has settled down on Vancouver Island, embracing isolation and fatherhood.

Ryan Hook·Wednesday, December 21, 2022·3 min

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Stay home, province urges Vancouver Island drivers

Freezing rain could turn parts of Island highways into a skating rink on Friday coming into busy Christmas weekend

Jimmy Thomson·Wednesday, December 21, 2022·2 min

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Report clears officers of wrongdoing in Saanich bank robbery response while revealing new details

Independent Investigations Office describes moment-by-moment events that left six officers shot and two suspects dead

Jimmy Thomson & Jolene Rudisuela·Tuesday, December 20, 2022·9 min

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Text alerts about Island toxic drugs signals deepening crisis, but not an informative tool: experts

A dashboard that would tell people what street drugs are being sold each week is in the works, but stalled by lack of funding

Brishti Basu·Tuesday, December 20, 2022·5 min

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Closed council meetings are routine. They can also be lightning rods for public ire

Victoria’s recent in camera decision drew backlash but closed door meetings are not unusual

Shannon Waters·Monday, December 19, 2022·5 min

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North Saanich wins injunction against property owner with multiple illegal suites

The owner says the suites are providing crucial affordable housing

Jolene Rudisuela·Monday, December 19, 2022·2 min

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Victoria’s snow day: Shelters reach capacity, buses cancelled, thousands lose power

More than a foot of snow wreaked havoc on the region Tuesday

Nina Grossman & Michael John Lo·Monday, December 19, 2022·6 min

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What does a reporter have to do to get a little local government transparency in Greater Victoria?

Our municipal affairs reporter is filing freedom of information requests with every municipality in Greater Victoria. Game on.

Shannon Waters·Sunday, December 18, 2022·6 min

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With more snow in the forecast, BC Transit braces for possible delays

Routes with steep roads the first to see detours or cancellations

Jolene Rudisuela·Sunday, December 18, 2022·2 min

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With snow on the horizon, Victoria is preparing overnight extreme weather shelters

This time, the city is ready to bring people inside when temperatures drop below freezing

Brishti Basu·Thursday, December 15, 2022·3 min

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Community supports Courtenay restaurant temporarily shuttered by fire

Atlas Cafe sold more than $3,000 in gift cards after making a call-out to the community

Nina Grossman·Thursday, December 15, 2022·2 min

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How nearly two years of good news coverage has brought communities across Greater Victoria together

A look back at the ways the Good Newsletter has impacted Greater Victoria–and a request to help keep it going

Emily Vance·Thursday, December 15, 2022·8 min

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Humpback comeback: Record number of humpback whales spotted in Salish Sea this year

At least 396 separate humpback whales spent time in the waters near Vancouver Island in 2022

Jolene Rudisuela·Wednesday, December 14, 2022·3 min

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Government-affiliated group casts a shadow over Chinese student dissent at UVic

Their dissent is subtle, due to concerns regarding a state-linked student group on campus. But it hasn't always been this way

Michael John Lo·Wednesday, December 14, 2022·8 min

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How changing a planning oddity in Saanich could speed up housing approvals

Mayor Dean Murdock hopes to change the district’s reputation for sluggish development.

Shannon Waters·Tuesday, December 13, 2022·4 min

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Less water, fewer farmers: Why BC Christmas tree farms are at risk

Saanichton Christmas tree farmer says overnight irrigation now standard practice

Nina Grossman·Tuesday, December 13, 2022·3 min

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Victoria’s about to get a civilian mental health team. Here’s how the same project fared on the mainland

Out of nearly 800 calls, the North Shore PACT had to call the police for help fewer than 10 times

Brishti Basu·Monday, December 12, 2022·5 min

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North Saanich development protest highlights ALR frustrations

Only half of land zoned for agriculture is being used for food production. Some say the ALR regulations are to blame

Jolene Rudisuela·Monday, December 12, 2022·7 min

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Unprecedented demand drives student food bank into $200,000 deficit

So far, no change in commitments from UVic despite calls from student unions to help plug the deficit and provide fundraising support.

Michael John Lo·Monday, December 12, 2022·8 min
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