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Laurel Collins joins Victoria woman's fight to change publication ban rules on sexual assault
Currently, survivors can face charges or custody for speaking out about their own cases
Jordyn Haukaas·Wednesday, December 7, 2022·5 min
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A final decision on Missing Middle is coming, but not until the new year
Victoria council decides to proceed with controversial policy 'as if the current council members had heard the public hearing'
Shannon Waters·Wednesday, December 7, 2022·2 min
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View Royal to prohibit camping in all parks but one—and new bylaw wording prohibits it there too
If implemented as written, the bylaw could violate a BC Supreme Court ruling by effectively banning all sheltering
Michael John Lo·Tuesday, December 6, 2022·4 min
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Indigenous advocates optimistic about new Victoria substance use treatment facility
The space was designed for women and non-binary people, after consultation with Indigenous groups
Brishti Basu·Tuesday, December 6, 2022·5 min
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The story of the Vancouver Island marmot: One of Canada’s most endangered species
The alpine ground squirrel was recently listed as ‘critically imperiled’
Nina Grossman·Tuesday, December 6, 2022·5 min
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Victoria median house price drops below million-dollar mark
Housing analyst notes “substantial” drop in prices, with another interest rate hike arriving today
Jimmy Thomson·Monday, December 5, 2022·2 min
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‘Quite a dramatic increase’: BC health leaders renew vaccine drive amid spike in kids’ illnesses
“Nobody's asking for lockdowns… but we need to do something now,” said a pediatric heart surgeon
Brishti Basu·Monday, December 5, 2022·5 min
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Police board member's resignation highlights political challenges of policing reform
Councillors and current and former police board members want the province to step up on recommended reforms
Shannon Waters·Saturday, December 3, 2022·10 min
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Monster Boy takes over North Park lending hub
Fibre artist is neighbourhood association's first artist in residence
Michael John Lo·Friday, December 2, 2022·3 min
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Island Health quietly declares rare bacterial infection outbreak
One person has died from Hib this year, after the disease was dormant for the past decade
Brishti Basu·Thursday, December 1, 2022·2 min
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Indigenous learning program brings reconciliation to a local level
Victoria Native Friendship Centre offers dialogue, learning sessions to the public
Michael John Lo·Thursday, December 1, 2022·3 min
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HOMO: A Queer Cabaret is a celebration of LGBTQ2S+ community and artistry in Victoria
Intrepid Theatre has spent a decade fostering space for emerging and established LGBTQ2S+ artists in Victoria and beyond
Emily Vance·Thursday, December 1, 2022·6 min
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Most BC residents think pandemic was not managed well: independent review
Less than 20% of survey respondents trusted COVID-19 information shared by the government
Brishti Basu·Thursday, December 1, 2022·4 min
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Victoria non-profit rallies in Ottawa for better access to psilocybin
TheraPsil’s CEO says exemptions for the psychoactive substance are too hard to get and rules are inconsistent
Jolene Rudisuela·Wednesday, November 30, 2022·3 min
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Private sector must be part of solution to the housing crisis: CMHC
Victoria developer and non-profit leader weigh in
Nina Grossman·Wednesday, November 30, 2022·4 min
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BC hiring more support workers to help young people with substance use and mental health issues
Questions on timeline and facility locations remain
Brishti Basu·Wednesday, November 30, 2022·2 min
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Island school absence and illness rates continue to rise, but province plans no further action
A Mayne Island school had to shut down due to absences this week
Brishti Basu·Tuesday, November 29, 2022·6 min
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Rainy, cold weather on the way: What you can expect this winter
Moisture returns with stormy conditions after Island’s unusually dry fall
Cam Welch & Jolene Rudisuela·Tuesday, November 29, 2022·4 min
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Workers' rights advocacy group calls for increased funding for Employment Standards Branch
Underfunding leads to long wait times for wronged workers seeking compensation, group says
Jolene Rudisuela·Monday, November 28, 2022·3 min
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The Price of Paper
Coastal communities around the world contend with the toxic legacies of pulp and paper mills
Larry Pynn·Monday, November 28, 2022·14 min
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Council comparison: How easy is it to keep an eye on council chambers from the comfort of home?
Capital Daily reporters evaluate digital accessibility for local councils
Shannon Waters·Sunday, November 27, 2022·6 min
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More internationally trained doctors to practice in BC with new measures
Measures include tripling spots in licensing program and making it easier for US-trained doctors to practice in BC
Jolene Rudisuela·Saturday, November 26, 2022·3 min
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Experts talk big picture solutions to the Island’s ongoing affordability crisis
With cost of living on the rise, how can we make life more livable in Greater Victoria?
Nina Grossman·Friday, November 25, 2022·3 min
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Greater Victoria food banks strain to meet rising need as cost of living soars
Cash donations can double or triple impact, organizations say
Nina Grossman·Thursday, November 24, 2022·4 min