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‘Tired of burying my friends’: Toxic drug deaths reach grim milestone in BC
It’s becoming more and more difficult for substance users in Victoria to avoid getting poisoned.
Brishti Basu·Monday, August 15, 2022·5 min
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Victoria’s restaurant industry continues its sexual assault reckoning
Eighteen months after rape allegations shook the industry, here’s how things have changed
Martin Bauman·Monday, August 15, 2022·6 min
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Esquimalt wants out of shared policing agreement with Victoria
Councillors vote unanimously not to renew shared policing agreement but it’s the province that will have final say on the issue.
Shannon Waters·Monday, August 15, 2022·3 min
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BC liquor distribution centres at centre of union strike
The BCGEU represents about 33,000 public-service workers. The union issued a strike notice on Friday.
Ryan Hook·Sunday, August 14, 2022·3 min
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Victoria peer mental health response team expected to hit the streets next month: CMHA
Peer Assisted Crisis Teams are designed as an alternative to police for certain mental health calls
Brishti Basu·Sunday, August 14, 2022·3 min
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Council roundup: Park plans, public hearings, health-care housing, and more
Here’s what is happening at local councils this week
Capital Daily Staff·Sunday, August 14, 2022·8 min
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Should non-residents get to vote in Victoria's election?
Property owners and business owners can vote municipally. Council candidates tell us whether they think that's a good or bad idea
Kate Korte·Saturday, August 13, 2022·8 min
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More than Missing Middle needed to address housing affordability in Victoria
But that’s not a reason not to proceed with the policy, which one expert says will ‘make things less bad in the long run’
Shannon Waters·Friday, August 12, 2022·6 min
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‘One of the fortunate ones’: Zambri’s says Tutti didn’t pay them either—except they got their money back
Zambri's owner Calen McNeil is adding his voice to the chorus of restaurants claiming the delivery app is doing bad business in Victoria
Ryan Hook·Thursday, August 11, 2022·3 min
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A ‘perfect location’ for Alone’s starvation, bear attacks, and mind games
How Vancouver Island set the tone for a hit survival reality show
Tristan Wheeler·Thursday, August 11, 2022·11 min
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Lawsuit aims to prevent oil and gas drilling off coast of North Island
The Scott Islands are part of a protected National Wildlife Area—but Ottawa hasn’t revoked offshore oil and gas exploration permits
Martin Bauman·Thursday, August 11, 2022·4 min
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Meet the team of volunteers removing invasive species from local parks
Greater Victoria Green Team has been bringing community members together to restore community green spaces
Jolene Rudisuela·Thursday, August 11, 2022·5 min
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How a 6.4-acre plot of Island land led to a defamation lawsuit—and a split council
A rezoning proposal reveals a rift in the oft-sleepy Qualicum Beach
Martin Bauman·Wednesday, August 10, 2022·6 min
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Businesses and former employees allege local delivery service is skipping the bill
Tutti was branded as a local alternative, but several prominent Victoria restaurants say they're owed thousands of dollars
Ryan Hook·Wednesday, August 10, 2022·4 min
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An inside look at Victoria walk-in clinics as province mulls new family doctor pay structure
A family doctor who worked at nine clinics across Victoria tells us why she quit after eight months, and how a new fee structure could help save the system
Brishti Basu·Tuesday, August 9, 2022·8 min
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Island Rail discussion is ‘far from done,’ CEO argues
Restoring the service would cost hundreds of millions of dollars—but its proponents argue the price tag shouldn’t be a deterrent
Martin Bauman·Tuesday, August 9, 2022·4 min
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Two years after Fairy Creek blockades began, old-growth battle continues
A judge will decide whether to allow a collective lawsuit asking for charges to be dropped against blockaders next week
Zoë Ducklow·Tuesday, August 9, 2022·3 min
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Stricter local requirements planned for new buildings’ emissions
Zero-carbon mandates coming to Victoria, Saanich, and Central Saanich through new provincial mechanism
Cameron Welch·Monday, August 8, 2022·4 min
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Mount Cain was built by loggers—but now logging has come to the mountain
The North Island ski area is divided over the start of logging just outside of its boundary
Andrew Findlay·Monday, August 8, 2022·9 min
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Council roundup: Development disputes, emissions planning, and Oak Bay’s bike lane future
Here’s what is happening at local councils this week
Capital Daily Staff·Sunday, August 7, 2022·6 min
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‘Turned a blind eye’: US judge rules Whidbey Island growler jets broke environmental law
The Navy says it hasn’t seen evidence the planes are bothering wildlife. Scientists say otherwise.
Martin Bauman·Friday, August 5, 2022·2 min
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A raucous hearing—and generational divide—as Victoria City Council listens on Missing Middle initiative
The housing plan spells promise for some and raises fears for others—a division that was notably decided along generational lines
Jimmy Thomson·Thursday, August 4, 2022·6 min
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‘I put my staff first’: Langford pizzeria goes above and beyond for employees
MOD Pizza prioritizes hiring and supporting people who may face barriers to traditional employment, like developmental disabilities and past incarceration
Brishti Basu·Thursday, August 4, 2022·5 min
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These are the worst sidewalks in Greater Victoria, survey says
From disappearing pavement to traffic concerns, advocates call for improved infrastructure
Martin Bauman & Ryan Hook·Thursday, August 4, 2022·5 min