Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery, and Innovation (second from right) announced the cap at Virtuous Pie on Thursday. Photo: Government of BC via Flickr
🍽️News
The use of food delivery apps surged during the pandemic. But for restaurants, the apps also presented a problem: fees as high as 30% cut deeply into the restaurants’ already thin profit margins
Jolene Rudisuela·Thursday, October 6, 2022·2 min
Katrina Jensen, executive director, AVI (left), and Lacey Mesley, outreach worker, AVI. Photo: Brishti Basu / Capital Daily
🩺News
AVI will be hiring and deciding the structure of the pilot project over the next eight weeks
Brishti Basu·Thursday, October 6, 2022·2 min
🌲News
Despite multiple brain surgeries, he has been regularly cleaning litter off the streets of Sooke and inspiring others to do the same since 2009
Emily Vance·Thursday, October 6, 2022·4 min
🏠News
The Victoria-based writer reflects on skateboarding, parenting, and community as he completes his fourth novel
Eden DaSilva·Thursday, October 6, 2022·6 min
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. Photo: BC Government Flickr
🩺News
The correct data shows hospitalizations are starting to rise again already
Brishti Basu·Wednesday, October 5, 2022·4 min
Photo: Jolene Rudisuela / Capital Daily
🚌News
Mayor Lisa Helps says the steady upward trend in people returning to downtown shows that city initiatives are working
Jolene Rudisuela·Wednesday, October 5, 2022·3 min
Photo: James MacDonald / Capital Daily
🏠News
Housing pressures also affecting future of health care, says nursing student rep
Michael John Lo·Tuesday, October 4, 2022·4 min
Southern Vancouver is extremely dry after months with very little precipitation. On Tuesday, a wildfire broke out in Finlayson Arm. Photo: James MacDonald / Capital Daily
🌲News
From spawning salmon to old-growth trees, the adverse effects of extended droughts are starting to set in across ecosytems
Jolene Rudisuela·Tuesday, October 4, 2022·7 min
Photo: James MacDonald / Capital Daily
🤝Politics
Capital Daily breaks down the responsibilities of municipal councils, school boards, and the Capital Regional District
Zoë Ducklow & Shannon Waters·Tuesday, October 4, 2022·8 min
Candidates met in discussion groups to allow more time for discussion. Photo: Blaire Aramenko / Capital Daily
🩺News
At a forum attended by 15 candidates, public safety discussions exposed a wide gulf in plans and priorities
Shannon Waters, Brishti Basu & Jimmy Thomson·Tuesday, October 4, 2022·12 min
Photo: Aidan Moher / Submitted
🏠News
Hugo Award winner Aidan Moher’s new book harnesses and explores the power of nostalgia
Tim Ford·Monday, October 3, 2022·4 min
902 Foul Bay Road. Photo: James MacDonald / Capital Daily
🚌News
Here's what's happening at local councils this week
Capital Daily Staff, Shannon Waters, Brishti Basu, Jimmy Thomson & Zoë Ducklow·Sunday, October 2, 2022·6 min
Illustration: Jimmy Thomson / Capital Daily
🩺News
This article discusses the dismissal of VIVA Victoria's communications manager following allegations of sending a misleading email attributed to Island Health, leading to controversies among candidates and public concern.
Tegwyn Hughes & Ryan Hook·Sunday, October 2, 2022·6 min
Eddy Charlie and Kristin Spray on Orange Shirt Day in 2021. Photo provided by the City of Victoria
🏛️News
Sept. 30 marks the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Ryan Hook·Thursday, September 29, 2022·2 min
Map of the sale area. Photo: Victoria Hospice (Submitted)
🏠News
The reduced board of SD61 voted 4-3 to sell Lansdowne Middle School land along Bowker Creek to Victoria Hospice
Ryan Hook·Thursday, September 29, 2022·4 min
Dancer Keisha Jones performed at Centennial Square during last year's Xe xe Smun' eem - Victoria Orange Shirt Day ceremony. Photo: Zoë Ducklow / Capital Daily
🎭News
Also known as Orange Shirt Day, Sept. 30 honours those who died in residential schools, and the families and communities affected by the system's legacy
Capital Daily Staff·Thursday, September 29, 2022·4 min
Photo: James MacDonald / Capital Daily
🚌News
The development will replace a heritage estate that has been vacant since it was gutted by fire in 2016
Shannon Waters·Thursday, September 29, 2022·2 min
Virginia Holden, executive director of the Greater Victoria Housing Society. Shannon Waters / Capital Daily
🏠News
Greater Victoria Housing Society executive director Virginia Holden sees plenty of potential in the former housing minister’s proposals as he runs for the NDP leadership
Shannon Waters·Thursday, September 29, 2022·3 min
Carey Newman, also known as Hayalthkin’geme, is the artist behind the Witness Blanket art installation. Photo: Doug Little / Canadian Museum for Human Rights
🏠News
A new interactive website has launched for the Witness Blanket, an art installation that tells the stories of residential school survivors through objects
Emily Vance·Thursday, September 29, 2022·5 min
Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry receives her flu shot in the fall of 2021. Photo: BC Government / Flickr
🩺News
BC is expecting a surge of hospitalizations this fall, but won’t instate any public health measures
Brishti Basu·Wednesday, September 28, 2022·6 min
Chef David Fillier mixes a batter for fried oysters with a whisk that's too big for their bowl. Photo: Jimmy Thomson / Capital Daily
🍽️Food
The new Chinatown seafood spot could either be an art gallery or a dive bar—and it happens to be a little bit of both
Ryan Hook·Wednesday, September 28, 2022·6 min
Jim Steen sits in the pit lane, just prior to his final race at the Westshore Speedway after 68 years of racing there.
🏛️News
After 68 years, Canada's oldest speedway has closed down
James MacDonald·Wednesday, September 28, 2022·3 min
David Eby, campaigning for the provincial NDP leadership, announced a plan to add new housing on Wednesday. Photo: BC Government / Flickr
🏠News
The city’s leaders have struggled to advance broad housing reforms—now, the BC NDP leadership candidate is offering to do it for them
Shannon Waters·Wednesday, September 28, 2022·5 min
The Belleville Street Clipper ferry terminal. Photo: Michael John Lo / Capital Daily
🚌News
Without upgrades to meet Canada-US pre-clearance agreements, US border customs could leave Vancouver Island
Michael John Lo & Jolene Rudisuela·Tuesday, September 27, 2022·5 min
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