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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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Island hospitals, schools already facing impact of COVID-19, respiratory virus surge

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

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The last lap: The Westshore Speedway's final day, in photos

After 68 years, Canada's oldest speedway has closed down

James MacDonald·Wednesday, September 28, 2022·3 min

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‘Bold’ Eby housing proposal finds approval among Victoria politicians

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

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End dive goes a step further in Victoria’s food scene

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

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Most municipal candidates own homes, live locally and are over 40, according to responses from 103 candidates

Demographic details from Capital Daily’s candidate database reveal those running are older and wealthier, on average, than the populations they hope to represent

Shannon Waters·Tuesday, September 27, 2022·3 min

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Inner Harbour terminal proposal has backing of local tourism, business associations

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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Man denies he is the Island missing person his fingerprints identify him as

Brandon Cairney went missing five years ago, but he recently resurfaced in Burnaby with a new name

Jolene Rudisuela & Cam Welch·Monday, September 26, 2022·3 min

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Council roundup: Oak Bay legalizes secondary suites, Sooke density plan draws controversy, and Saanich ends its term

Here’s what is happening at local councils this week

Capital Daily Staff·Sunday, September 25, 2022·5 min

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Three mayoral hopefuls pitch their policies during Victoria Downtown Residents Association debate

Alto, Andrew, and Marshall on housing affordability, homelessness, good governance, and more

Shannon Waters·Sunday, September 25, 2022·6 min

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A pandemic of rockfish poaching off Galiano Island

Illegal fishing in rockfish conservation areas around Galiano Island, British Columbia, spiked dramatically in 2020 and 2021

Larry Pynn·Saturday, September 24, 2022·4 min

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Vic West pocket beach restoration underway for fish habitat, canoes

Phase one of the project finished this week

Michael John Lo·Friday, September 23, 2022·3 min

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Creating a ‘green lung’ in the heart of the city: Oaklands residents are working to create a pedestrian-first neighbourhood

Funding for several placemaking projects have come from the City of Victoria’s My Great Neighbourhood Grant program, which is currently accepting applications

Emily Vance·Thursday, September 22, 2022·6 min

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Condos, rising rent, and homeownership: housing in Greater Victoria, by the numbers

New Statistics Canada data shows two out of five Victorians are paying more 30% of income in rent

Jolene Rudisuela·Thursday, September 22, 2022·2 min

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From streets to hospitals: Victoria and BC groups work on fixes for mental health-care system

An Indigenous-led peer mental health team is addressing immediate needs while the province updates health-care training

Brishti Basu·Thursday, September 22, 2022·6 min

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Suspended school board trustees McNally and Paynter reinstated by BC Supreme Court

The judge ruled the board had exceeded its authority in removing the two elected officials

Jimmy Thomson·Thursday, September 22, 2022·3 min

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Local governments need to step up on affordable and supportive housing, non-profit coalition says

Calls to action outline six “very tangible steps” municipalities can take to increase and retain affordable housing

Shannon Waters·Thursday, September 22, 2022·5 min

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Building relationships: How the RAA connects to the audience, the road, and themselves

The band is playing at the Capital Ballroom on Sept. 24

Ryan Hook·Wednesday, September 21, 2022·3 min

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Victoria council to debate John A. MacDonald statue and 902 Foul Bay Road rezoning

Controversial issues are left on council's agenda in its final weeks

Shannon Waters·Wednesday, September 21, 2022·3 min

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Drawn to comics: Alex Steacy writes a new chapter in the family business

This Victoria-based comic artist ‘grew up completely immersed’ in the industry, and will now be selling his own book at Capital City Comic Con

Tim Ford·Wednesday, September 21, 2022·5 min

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Wanted Victoria council candidate arrested in Langley

Riga Godron is facing multiple charges related to an incident on Canada Day

Jolene Rudisuela·Wednesday, September 21, 2022·2 min

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The Capital Daily Candidate Database

Get to know your Greater Victoria municipal election candidates

Jimmy Thomson, Michael John Lo & Shannon Waters·Wednesday, September 21, 2022·4 min

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Island rail investment, free transit for some teens, and the right to clotheslines: final resolutions from the Union of BC Municipalities convention

A recap of resolutions endorsed at last week’s UBCM convention, with support from Capital region representatives

Shannon Waters·Tuesday, September 20, 2022·5 min

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Staff limitations determine the pace of Island COVID booster shot rollout

School immunization programs are on pause, as staff are called to administer the bivalent shots at mass vaccination clinics

Brishti Basu·Tuesday, September 20, 2022·5 min

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New portal maps out Greater Victoria tsunami risk

Much of the region is in the clear, but people who live along the coast should be prepared

Jolene Rudisuela·Tuesday, September 20, 2022·3 min
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