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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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‘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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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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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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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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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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‘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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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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Plans for new youth mental health program at Royal Jubilee Hospital veiled in secrecy
A child psychiatrist for Indigenous people attributes the changes to ongoing reporting by Capital Daily
Brishti Basu·Monday, December 26, 2022·3 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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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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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