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Esquimalt ordered to pay its share of 2022 police budget increase
The previous Esquimalt council voted against the VicPD budget increase in March
Shannon Waters·Wednesday, October 19, 2022·2 min
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It’s rude, irreverent, and possibly the funniest thing in Victoria: Atomic Vaudeville is back
A cross between South Park and the Muppet Show, with real people
Jimmy Thomson·Wednesday, October 19, 2022·4 min
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Saanich mayor-elect debriefs election with Capital Daily journalists
Panel talks Missing Middle initiative, police amalgamation, climate change, and housing
Ryan Hook·Wednesday, October 19, 2022·2 min
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Capital Letters: Top priorities for newly elected local governments
Readers offer their thoughts on what issues should be top of mind for new mayors and councils
Capital Daily readers·Tuesday, October 18, 2022·5 min
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Who will serve on the Capital Regional District’s board of directors now that the election is over?
In short, the list hasn't been finalized yet
Shannon Waters·Tuesday, October 18, 2022·2 min
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Capital Iron announces closure with neighbourhood on the cusp of major changes
The Store Street mainstay has been in operation for 88 years
Jolene Rudisuela·Tuesday, October 18, 2022·4 min
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‘Say her name’: students and expat Iranians rally in Victoria
Youth join global student walkout in solidarity with Iran protests
Michael John Lo·Monday, October 17, 2022·5 min
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Late-season wildfire smoke (and risk), as Victoria hits record for 20° October days
Record-setting Island drought could cause problems even after it ends
Cameron Welch·Sunday, October 16, 2022·2 min
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Election analysis: Marianne Alto is Victoria's next mayor—and Stew Young is ousted in Langford
What the turnovers across Greater Victoria councils mean for the municipalities' futures
Shannon Waters, Brishti Basu, Zoë Ducklow, Michael John Lo & Jimmy Thomson·Saturday, October 15, 2022·8 min
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Full Municipal Election Results for Greater Victoria
Meet the new mayors, councillors and school trustees across Greater Victoria
Capital Daily Staff·Friday, October 14, 2022·3 min
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Filmmaker-turned social media educator Ross Reid wants you to get nerdy about BC’s forests
Reid is the creator of the popular Instagram and TikTok account Nerdy About Nature. His videos about nature on the West Coast have resonated with millions of people online
Emily Vance·Thursday, October 13, 2022·9 min
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Mental health and amalgamation dominate Victoria candidates’ policing priorities
Candidates across the region agree that police should not be the sole responders to mental health calls
Brishti Basu·Thursday, October 13, 2022·7 min
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Candidates agree there's a lack of housing—but where and how to build it is another story
Nearly 90% of Greater Victoria council and mayoral candidates told us there is a housing supply shortage. Disagreement on whether densification is the solution—and if so, where it should go—presents opportunity for voters to differentiate between candidates
Shannon Waters·Thursday, October 13, 2022·6 min
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Students sparse at UVic early municipal voting despite efforts to encourage youth vote
Young people are too busy with “a struggle to even exist,” and midterms, student representatives say
Michael John Lo·Thursday, October 13, 2022·4 min
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Report shows Canada was not prepared to manage Zim Kingston container spill
The cargo ship lost more than 100 containers in the Juan de Fuca Strait during a storm last year
Jolene Rudisuela·Thursday, October 13, 2022·3 min
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Capital Daily's 2022 municipal election coverage
For weeks, we've been reporting on issues at the centre of this year's local elections—and candidates' thoughts on those topics. Now we've updated it with what has changed following the election
Capital Daily Staff·Wednesday, October 12, 2022·11 min
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BC reports major spike in deaths among homeless, largely due to toxic drug crisis
The news does not come as a surprise to an outreach worker in Victoria
Brishti Basu·Wednesday, October 12, 2022·3 min
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Low creek levels on Vancouver Island threaten spawning salmon
With drought conditions persisting, salmon are holding out in the oceans for freshwater levels to rise
Jolene Rudisuela·Wednesday, October 12, 2022·4 min
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What can municipalities do to attract health-care workers? Greater Victoria candidates have ideas
From subsidized clinic spaces, to housing and childcare options, municipal election candidates share their plans to make the region more affordable for health-care workers.
Brishti Basu & Zoë Ducklow·Wednesday, October 12, 2022·9 min
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Get to know who’s running for your local school board
There are three school districts across Greater Victoria and 47 candidates running
Jimmy Thomson, Michael John Lo & Shannon Waters·Tuesday, October 11, 2022·4 min
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A Langford challenger offered freezies at an event. Then she received a letter from the election officer warning of vote-buying
Unclear communication had ‘a chilling effect’ on campaign activities, the Langford Now slate says
Shannon Waters·Tuesday, October 11, 2022·6 min
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Dumped at the bus stop: Royal Jubilee Hospital patients and employees say racial discrimination is harming people in need of care
From Black women whose questions were ignored, to unhoused Indigenous people being denied treatment, the Royal Jubilee Hospital ER is a place many say they will never visit again
Brishti Basu·Monday, October 10, 2022·17 min
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What Greater Victoria candidates say about young people—and who they think young people are
Candidates say priority issues for young people in the region are housing and recreation
Michael John Lo·Thursday, October 6, 2022·2 min
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Candidates for Change deny Capital Daily entry at debate, escort one candidate out
The event was boycotted by some candidates
Ryan Hook·Thursday, October 6, 2022·2 min