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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 1,258 · Monday, June 29, 2026PrivacyTermsEthics© Capital Daily Media Ltd. Victoria, BC
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Key change: Alto and new council take their oaths of office

New mayor emphasizes balance and bike lanes during inaugural address

Shannon Waters·Wednesday, November 2, 2022·4 min

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‘It’s unprecedented’: ER locum physician shocked to find Island hospital shut down during his shifts

Closures are a result of dire nursing shortages impacting not just the North Island, but all of BC and Canada

Brishti Basu·Wednesday, November 2, 2022·3 min

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On stress leave with a service weapon: Victoria police officers with PTSD say the department is failing them

Traumatic experiences are part of the job of a police officer. But multiple VicPD sources say cronyism, discrimination, and indifference within the department make that trauma worse

Tori Marlan·Tuesday, November 1, 2022·38 min

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After rainfall, Goldstream salmon run shaping up to be better than expected

Chum salmon have been heading upstream in large numbers as river level rises

Jolene Rudisuela·Tuesday, November 1, 2022·4 min

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In a hunt for haunts, Victoria has twisted its own past

Local author dedicated to ‘decolonizing ghost stories’

Michael John Lo·Monday, October 31, 2022·4 min

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‘A step in the right direction’: BC announces new payment model for family doctors

Even opposition party leaders have positive things to say about the move, but raised questions about implementation

Brishti Basu·Monday, October 31, 2022·5 min

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New local program aims to encourage sustainable ocean innovation

The COAST Venture Acceleration Program will connect entrepreneurs with mentorship and resources

Jolene Rudisuela·Monday, October 31, 2022·2 min

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Victoria teen dies of suspected overdose

The family of an 18-year-old suspected to have died of a drug overdose on Thursday is calling for changes to policies and treatment options

Nina Grossman·Saturday, October 29, 2022·2 min

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‘I believe Victoria is a city and that’s a good thing’: Alto aims for transformation with intent

Long-serving councillor has an ambitious vision for Victoria as well as an eye for moderation

Shannon Waters·Friday, October 28, 2022·6 min

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Rat poison permanently restricted in BC

Rodenticide has unintended risks to wildlife that eat rats and mice

Nina Grossman·Friday, October 28, 2022·2 min

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Legion Manor Victoria celebrates 50 years of providing affordable living for seniors

In an era of sky-high rents and an ever-rising cost of living, the Central Saanich seniors home provides a haven for 55+ veterans and others

Emily Vance·Thursday, October 27, 2022·4 min

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Island teachers, parents report high absences, illnesses amid lack of public health data

Around 20% of an Island elementary school is absent every day due to illness, according to its principal

Brishti Basu·Thursday, October 27, 2022·5 min

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Meet Nina Grossman, Capital Daily’s new senior newsletter editor

Nina chats about journalism, newsletters, and favourite spots in Victoria

Jolene Rudisuela·Thursday, October 27, 2022·4 min

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Ethnic diversity on the upswing in Victoria but still below BC levels

BC has highest non-religious population among provinces

Shannon Waters·Thursday, October 27, 2022·3 min

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Second pedestrian hospitalized by driver this week in crosswalk

The Quadra Street collision sparked another protest on Friday

Michael John Lo·Thursday, October 27, 2022·2 min

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As storm season arrives, prepare for power outages, BC Hydro warns

Fire ban ending on Friday amidst rainfall

Jolene Rudisuela·Wednesday, October 26, 2022·3 min

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As the election drew to a close, a Langford campaign scrambled for answers on election rules

A mire of conflicting jurisdictions and confusing answers from authorities point to a gap in elections law enforcement

Shannon Waters·Wednesday, October 26, 2022·5 min

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Greater Victorians struggle to book flu shots as pharmacies wait for supply

Lack of available appointments, glitchy system hinder vaccine rollout

Jolene Rudisuela·Tuesday, October 25, 2022·4 min

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Saanich protesters demand better street safety after a child was hit in a crosswalk

Mayor-elect Dean Murdock says changes are coming, while a passing motorist shouted obscenities at the protesters

Michael John Lo·Tuesday, October 25, 2022·7 min

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Vancouver Island Regional Library working on new strategic plan with focus on inclusivity, safety

New regional library strategic plan in the works for 2023

Michael John Lo·Tuesday, October 25, 2022·3 min

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‘Did not see the uniform’: Homeless man to receive award for helping injured VicPD officer

Sandy Fisher does not have many reasons to trust police, but that didn’t stop him from helping an officer in need

Brishti Basu·Monday, October 24, 2022·3 min

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Trial Islands and Fort Rodd Hill designed as Key Biodiversity Areas

Fort Rodd Hill, Trial Islands, and the Tofino Mudflats are critical areas for rare and threatened animals and ecosystems

Jolene Rudisuela·Monday, October 24, 2022·4 min

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Emails show Dr. Bonnie Henry knew of concerns over BC’s COVID-19 data and school exposures while publicly downplaying them

During what officials called a ‘daunting’ spike in school exposures, the provincial health officer maintained that spring break drove infections, not in-school transmission

Brishti Basu & Srushti Gangdev·Sunday, October 23, 2022·12 min

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Former Oak Bay High student launches civil claim against former soccer coach over sexual grooming and exploitation

The civil claim alleges that others at the school knew about the sexual relationship, but did nothing to stop it

Jolene Rudisuela·Friday, October 21, 2022·4 min
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