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Grey whales are swimming by Vancouver Island right now on their seasonal migration to Alaska
The species has a long history with Indigenous peoples and settlers alike
Kiley Verbowski·Wednesday, April 7, 2021·7 min
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Hollywood loves Victoria—but why is Victoria never itself on screen?
A film production with big names shoots here this week—with Victoria standing in for Boston. As usual
Tristan Wheeler·Tuesday, April 6, 2021·8 min
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Langford is nearly 30 years old and has only elected one mayor
Residents are now raising concerns about rapid development and the future of council
Aaron Guillen·Monday, April 5, 2021·12 min
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Victoria businesses, slipping through the cracks, are pleading for federal financial aid
COVID subsidies based on previous earnings leave out new and newly expanded businesses like Bear & Joey, Hey Happy, and The Vicious Poodle
Gabrielle Drolet·Sunday, April 4, 2021·7 min
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How outreach work at Beacon Hill Park helped Bear Henry connect with the past
Originally from the Penelakut reserve near Chemainus, Henry spent several months as one of several unofficial, unpaid organizers at the Meegan Community Tent
Nina Grossman·Friday, April 2, 2021·5 min
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One bucket at a time, locals are taking on Victoria’s litter
More than 1000 litres of refuse have been removed from neighbourhood streets since December
Emily Fagan·Thursday, April 1, 2021·4 min
Know Your Neighbour
David Beck lives anonymously in Brentwood Bay—don't tell his millions of fans.
The TikTok star goes (mostly) unnoticed in his hometown, despite earning a living making hugely viral videos
Gabrielle Drolet·Wednesday, March 31, 2021·8 min
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Capital Letters April 1
How Vancouver Island officials are handling COVID
Capital Daily readers·Wednesday, March 31, 2021·5 min
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Analyzing BC’s new restrictions amid exponential COVID-19 growth
Vancouver Island has seen a rapid increase in cases—but variant growth remains much lower here than on mainland
Brishti Basu·Monday, March 29, 2021·11 min
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Captain Painfully Obvious is doing whatever he can
With activists blockading Fairy Creek, Doug Prentice is trying to do his part
Eden DaSilva·Monday, March 29, 2021·6 min
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Accusations of mistreatment mount against Royal Jubilee's psychiatric facility
A Facebook group surfaced allegations of insensitive and uncaring treatment for people in distress
Nina Grossman·Friday, March 26, 2021·6 min
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UPDATED: Another Victoria real estate agent accused of sexual assault
Allegations against four real estate agents have been anonymously raised this week
Jimmy Thomson·Friday, March 26, 2021·3 min
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Oak Bay Welcome House welcomes first two refugees thanks to generous community support
Refugees receive housing, tutoring, counselling and other assistance
Emily Fagan·Thursday, March 25, 2021·4 min
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Raids and an eviction notice won't be the end of Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club
Members rely on the club’s low-cost, high-THC products, but they say to meet the requirements of the Cannabis Act would be to dismantle the organization
Jolene Rudisuela·Wednesday, March 24, 2021·11 min
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The 902 Foul Bay Road townhouse proposal has locals raging. We looked at all sides of the story.
A townhouse proposal in Fairfield Gonzales is pitting neighbour against neighbour, with lessons for the future of Victoria’s housing market
Emily Fagan·Tuesday, March 23, 2021·28 min
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The Funk Hunters chase down an online audience
The local DJs have bucked the pandemic trend and hosted online shows for tens of thousands of fans
Omar Washington·Monday, March 22, 2021·9 min
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Amid a violent year for the Chinese community, a push for a Chinatown museum
In Canada's oldest Chinatown, a community that has faced discrimination since its inception reckons with it today
Tim Ford·Sunday, March 21, 2021·6 min
Health
Early vaccine recipients share joy, gratitude in their experiences
The vaccine rollout has accelerated, and with it, the number of people whose lives can regain some sense of normalcy. We talk to some of them
Emily Fagan·Thursday, March 18, 2021·5 min
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Progress and problems in the plan to house Victoria’s unsheltered population
David Eby and unsheltered Victorians look forward toward a month of turmoil
Brishti Basu·Wednesday, March 17, 2021·6 min
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Liam Stanley was born to run
How a local Paralympian and world record holder’s quiet joy inspires those around him
Josh Kozelj·Wednesday, March 17, 2021·5 min
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How to make an acid-proof oyster
Oyster farms face a fading future in acidifying oceans. But a Vancouver Island research program is trying to breed oysters that can resist the change
Andrew Findlay·Tuesday, March 16, 2021·8 min
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Three Victorians on their pandemic year
The pandemic's effects have been felt in every facet of society. We speak to three people about how they've managed this year
Capital Daily Staff·Monday, March 15, 2021·11 min
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Rising livestream star Ashelyn Latam is building an inclusive community from home
Game-streaming site Twitch provides a meagre living and little moderation—but is helping Latam reach thousands
Jamie Christensen·Monday, March 15, 2021·6 min
Politics
The frustrated and the faithful: Victoria’s religious leaders divided on how to deal with provincial restrictions
One congregation hasn’t met since last March, while another remains open to indoor small groups
Aaron Guillen·Sunday, March 14, 2021·10 min