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Tensions mount in Victoria's parks as the end of 24/7 sheltering arrives
Temporary shelters are being rejected by some campers despite investments to move everyone indoors
Emily Vance·Saturday, May 1, 2021·9 min
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How Canada’s Pacific Fleet shaped Greater Victoria over two centuries
It’s difficult to imagine how Greater Victoria may have looked had a naval base never been established in Esquimalt Harbour
Emily Vance·Friday, April 30, 2021·8 min
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This Victoria nonprofit documentary group provides a platform for unhoused people to tell their own stories
The Existence Project’s latest documentary, 'Moving Day,' will follow the experiences of unhoused Beacon Hill Park inhabitants as 24/7 camping comes to an end
Emily Fagan·Thursday, April 29, 2021·5 min
Business
How a Victoria-based entrepreneur broke into the competitive space of gourmet ice cream
Häagen-Dazs? Ben and Jerry’s? Lori Joyce says her old-world, natural ice cream is the best in your grocery store’s frozen food aisle
Josh Kozelj·Wednesday, April 28, 2021·9 min
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The Campbell River store owner spotlighting other Indigenous businesses
Launched during the pandemic, Wildflowers & Co. emphasizes Indigenous artists and artisans
Marissa Tiel·Tuesday, April 27, 2021·5 min
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Metchosin’s fire department doesn’t hear about all emergency calls within their area anymore. Here’s why
Residents and fire chief urging the Ministry of Health and BCEHS to reconsider the current dispatching system
Aaron Guillen·Monday, April 26, 2021·7 min
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Five years into the overdose crisis, Victoria's street drugs are stronger than ever
In the absence of widespread safe supply, drug checking is saving lives
Nina Grossman·Sunday, April 25, 2021·12 min
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Divide-and-conquer, old growth, and hereditary leadership: inside the Indigenous takes on the Fairy Creek blockades
Pacheedaht First Nation expresses disapproval for Fairy Creek blockades—while Elder Bill Jones continues to support them
Kate Korte·Friday, April 23, 2021·7 min
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Examining the federal and provincial budgets' impact on Greater Victoria
What Victoria business leaders are saying about the budgets
Josh Kozelj·Thursday, April 22, 2021·6 min
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After surviving COVID, this 81-year-old will run a half marathon for the Victoria Hospital Foundation
Keith Ashton was originally scheduled to run a full marathon, but then he had heart surgery. Yet, after surviving COVID. Yes, we know
Emily Fagan·Thursday, April 22, 2021·4 min
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The man who stole a hotel: How Timothy Durkin took control of Sooke Harbour House
A fugitive from the US started fresh on Vancouver Island—then bilked new victims out of millions of dollars while law enforcement refused to act
Tori Marlan·Wednesday, April 21, 2021·56 min
Business
The 21st century bike boom is here. Recyclistas has their pedal to the metal
People are cycling like it's the 1970s, and the local shop is eager to meet the demand—even if the bikes themselves sometimes come from the 1970s
Josh Kozelj·Tuesday, April 20, 2021·10 min
Health
‘Everything changed’: Victoria teachers, parents anxious about rising COVID-19 exposures in schools
The province has consistently said schools are not a major source of transmission, but rarely provides up-to-date data
Brishti Basu·Sunday, April 18, 2021·10 min
Culture
Vancouver Island is a wild food smorgasbord. If you forage, here's how to do so respectfully.
Jared Qwustenuxun Williams explains how enthusiasts can take part in this growing trend
Kiley Verbowski·Sunday, April 18, 2021·5 min
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Inside the Victoria youth movement to end sexualized violence
These young people are getting the work done while councillors struggle to even tweet about rape culture
Emily Fagan·Thursday, April 15, 2021·6 min
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What's happening to Vancouver Island's local food supply?
Rising land prices are keeping young people out of farming. Local groups, farmers and entrepreneurs are trying to change that
Andrew Findlay·Wednesday, April 14, 2021·14 min
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A renowned community hub—in the woods off the highway
How does a cafe in a tiny seaside community attract international acclaim?
Josh Kozelj·Tuesday, April 13, 2021·5 min
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What will cell service mean for Port Renfrew’s future?
Community leaders on Juan de Fuca coast voice gratitude—and concerns
Aaron Guillen·Monday, April 12, 2021·9 min
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'Community members helping community members': A volunteer-based program met a high demand for counselling during COVID
The Esquimalt Neighbourhood House Society trains volunteers to counsel 250 people with mental health and addictions needs each year
Emily Fagan·Sunday, April 11, 2021·4 min
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Capital Letters — April 11
Letters regarding the 902 Foul Bay Road proposal
Capital Daily readers·Saturday, April 10, 2021·7 min
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Blockaders at Fairy Creek describe their experience
New waves of blockaders are arriving; activists say the injunction brought them out
Michael John Lo·Friday, April 9, 2021·8 min
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Third wave of COVID-19 crashes over Vancouver Island
Rise of variants was predictable, expert says
Brishti Basu·Friday, April 9, 2021·8 min
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The Fairy Creek blockade, explained from the ground
Despite an injunction, the Fairy Creek blockade swells with supporters
Harley Gordon·Thursday, April 8, 2021·7 min
Health
With a million-dollar initiative, United Way takes the pandemic’s mental health effects to heart
The money will be distributed among mental health organizations on Vancouver Island
Emily Fagan·Wednesday, April 7, 2021·3 min