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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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New 20-storey affordable and supportive housing project pitched for Pandora
BC Housing’s proposal is the first to go through Victoria’s new affordable housing bylaw
Jolene Rudisuela·Sunday, December 11, 2022·2 min
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Unlikely Victoria venues step up for lost local music scene
The Carlton Club and Phoenix Bar & Grill are filling in the gaps since Logan's Pub closed last year
Ryan Hook·Friday, December 9, 2022·5 min
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More Victorians are cycling, walking to work: Latest census data
Transportation behaviour shifted during pandemic
Nina Grossman·Thursday, December 8, 2022·4 min
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‘Like a dream come true’: Former office building a haven of affordability for artists in Victoria’s squeezed-out market
Rockslide Gallery & Studio invites the public to tour through 80+ artist spaces at their Open Studio & Holiday Market Dec. 10
Emily Vance·Thursday, December 8, 2022·8 min
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No, the bench didn’t move: Victoria’s new custom picnic table design is all about accessibility
Turns out making picnic tables close to home saves money too
Michael John Lo·Thursday, December 8, 2022·3 min