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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Flu cases increasing in Island Health, but no alarm bells yet
Greater Victoria teachers are bracing for more illness in the coming weeks
Jolene Rudisuela·Tuesday, November 15, 2022·3 min
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Voter turnout fell in most of Greater Victoria this year. Readers who did not vote tell us why
Busy ballots, lack of information, and limited voting options kept some people from the polls—and permanent residents are not allowed to vote
Shannon Waters·Monday, November 14, 2022·4 min
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Environmental sustainability gets a passing grade in Vital Signs report, but there’s still lots of room for improvement
From transportation solutions to reducing waste, climate policies are top of mind in Greater Victoria
Jolene Rudisuela·Monday, November 14, 2022·7 min
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Peninsula councils end terms with changes to business licencing and tree protection
Busy October meetings closed out three councils' runs
Capital Daily Staff·Sunday, November 13, 2022·4 min
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The power of local governments to address the climate crisis: A Q&A with David Miller
The former Toronto mayor and current Victoria resident is delivering a keynote speech at the Rising Economy conference
Tori Marlan·Sunday, November 13, 2022·8 min