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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 · Monday, June 29, 2026PrivacyTermsEthics© Capital Daily Media Ltd. Victoria, BC
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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

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Victorians’ health and wellness on a steady decline over past three years: report

Forty percent of Victoria residents say their overall health and wellness is below average or poor this year, compared to 12% in 2020.

Brishti Basu·Thursday, November 24, 2022·4 min

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Colourful Business Expo promotes Victoria’s diverse business community

New business expo seeks to break down cultural barriers

Michael John Lo·Thursday, November 24, 2022·4 min

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From free food to veterinary care, these Victoria organizations are helping pets in need

As cost of living soars, the BC SPCA and Vets for Pets provide free care for the city’s furry friends

Emily Vance·Thursday, November 24, 2022·4 min

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The unexpected conservation success story that could be driving the decline of Victoria’s starlings

European starlings, introduced more than a century ago, fill Victoria’s skies on winter evenings. They also steal nesting cavities from native birds

Nina Grossman·Thursday, November 24, 2022·4 min

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UVic’s first satellite launch delayed by stormy weather

Project four years in the making will help telescopes measure the brightness of stars with greater accuracy

Jolene Rudisuela·Wednesday, November 23, 2022·4 min

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Some BC hospital patients left vulnerable without COVID, flu tests

A Langford woman is speaking out after her husband contracted COVID-19 at the hospital but was discharged without diagnosis

Brishti Basu·Tuesday, November 22, 2022·6 min

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In Eby, municipalities see a potential housing ally

Housing targets for some municipalities will be set next year, premier says. Those that meet them will be rewarded with provincial funding while laggards will be dragged along

Shannon Waters·Monday, November 21, 2022·6 min

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The Fern Burn Club gives a safe space for fire-spinning

Every Tuesday evening, catch the group teaching, learning, and practicing this increasingly popular flow art

Ryan Hook·Monday, November 21, 2022·3 min

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Premier unveils plan to curb violent repeat offenders, add mental health teams

Announcement includes 10 new PACTs, changes to bail policy

Jolene Rudisuela·Sunday, November 20, 2022·3 min

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They dreamed of Canada. But they were scammed

Qinhua Lu was falsely promised a foothold in Canada. Hundreds of thousands of dollars later, she’s still in immigration limbo

Michael John Lo·Saturday, November 19, 2022·21 min

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Female BC Ferries workers' gender-based discrimination case continues after failed mediation

Complaint, filed in 2020, represents 16 female workers alleging workplace bullying and harassment including remarks about ‘period-related mood changes’

Nina Grossman·Friday, November 18, 2022·2 min

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Victoria drug checking project begins weekly training sessions

Researchers hope to expand people’s ability to check their street drugs, as the toxic drug supply continues to take more lives in BC

Brishti Basu·Thursday, November 17, 2022·4 min

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Frontline healthcare workers deny BC’s claim that all patients tested for respiratory illness

With most people not being tested for what they have, the data presented by the province is incomplete, at best

Brishti Basu·Thursday, November 17, 2022·3 min

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BC quietly removes all requirement to self-isolate when COVID-positive

The change marks the end of mandatory COVID-19 public health measures in the province, but was not prominently featured in any government communication

Jimmy Thomson·Thursday, November 17, 2022·5 min

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Capital Daily teams up with United Way to raise $200k for kids

This year's holiday drive will support early childhood programs in Greater Victoria

Emily Vance·Thursday, November 17, 2022·4 min

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Living wage jumps 20% in Greater Victoria, surpassing Vancouver

Expenses are rising with food prices seeing the most dramatic increase

Jolene Rudisuela·Wednesday, November 16, 2022·4 min

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Kids' surgeries postponed as respiratory illnesses rise, but no mask mandate in BC

Health officials shared a breakdown of which viruses are on the rise, but doctor says testing is rare among kids

Brishti Basu·Wednesday, November 16, 2022·5 min

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Victoria sees slight increase in new housing but missing middle still, well, missing

Advocates say new housing 'burdened by unnecessarily complex and expensive approval processes'

Nina Grossman·Wednesday, November 16, 2022·3 min

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Police board member steps down, citing lack of access to information and oversight

“I don’t find that it’s possible to ethically give oversight to the police under current circumstances,” Paul Schachter said.

Jimmy Thomson·Tuesday, November 15, 2022·4 min
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