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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.
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Moviegoers petition city to keep downtown movie experiences

If both theatres were to close, it would leave the IMAX in the Royal BC Museum as the lone theatre screening major releases, and Silver City at Tillicum the closest multiplex cinema.

Mark Brennae·Monday, May 12, 2025·3 min

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Victoria YMCA-YWCA moving to Bay Centre

The new Y won’t have a pool, gymnasium, or any racquet sport courts, something an estimated 10-15% of the membership uses.

Mark Brennae·Tuesday, May 6, 2025·3 min

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Mother’s Day events in Greater Victoria 2025

From creative workshops and artisan markets to special brunches and lunches, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the mother figure in your life.

Amelia Acedo·Friday, May 2, 2025·2 min

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Want to hold an event here? There are rules

Event organizers can’t drive poles or stakes into the ground and if their event is to go longer than two hours, they may have to provide portable toilets.

Mark Brennae·Thursday, May 1, 2025·3 min

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Plant sales happening in Greater Victoria this month

Get started on your garden with native species, edible plants, and a variety of flowers and herbs.

Robyn Bell·Wednesday, April 30, 2025·2 min

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Liberals trumped Conservatives who didn't pivot, says UVic professor

“Talk about a turn of events." — UVic political scientist Michael Prince

Mark Brennae·Tuesday, April 29, 2025·5 min

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Report: BC will not hit its climate targets by 2030

The province is on track to reduce emissions by only 20% by 2030, rather than the promised 40%.

Robyn Bell·Tuesday, April 29, 2025·3 min

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Events happening in Greater Victoria this May

From Mother's Day celebrations to live music and spring fairs, there's something for everyone in the city this May.

Amelia Acedo·Tuesday, April 29, 2025·5 min

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BC Supreme Court upholds first-ever jail sentence for man who killed 2 black bears in his Tofino backyard

The man shot a nursing mother bear with four arrows and its young cub while they were 15 feet up a tree.

Nora O'Malley, Local Journalism Initiative, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Monday, April 28, 2025·5 min

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Cowichan-Malahat-Langford candidates answer 8 questions about local issues

We asked the local contenders about housing, healthcare, transit, the US, the environment, and more

Cameron Welch·Wednesday, April 23, 2025·29 min

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Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke candidates answer 8 questions

We asked the 2025 federal election candidates about housing, health, cost of living, the environment, the US, and more.

Cameron Welch·Wednesday, April 23, 2025·36 min

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Victoria candidates answer key questions ahead of federal election

US President Donald Trump has imposed himself squarely in the centre of Canadian politics, leading leaders of all stripes to try to tell you they and only they can best defend Canada in trade talks with him.

Mark Brennae·Tuesday, April 22, 2025·31 min

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Bubble burst: Victoria man creating ‘bubble safety plan’ to avoid ban from parades

Dave Wilson, known as That Bubble Guy, needs 15 volunteers and a solid safety plan in order to share his large-scale bubbles with parade attendees

Robyn Bell·Tuesday, April 22, 2025·2 min

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Saanich-Gulf Islands candidates answer key questions ahead of federal election

Housing, affordability, health, and public safety are top concerns for the riding.

Robyn Bell·Monday, April 21, 2025·22 min

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Earth Day events happening in Greater Victoria

Remove invasive species, ride public transit for free, and learn about eco-recycling.

Amelia Acedo·Monday, April 21, 2025·3 min

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Old-growth forest protections could save BC billions, study determines

A new study looks at the economic benefits of protecting forests in Prince George and the Okanagan Valley—much like Port Renfew, saving old-growth can save some serious dough.

Robyn Bell·Thursday, April 17, 2025·3 min

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James Bay residents rail against Victoria's proposed OCP

“We want balanced development that protects affordable housing, preserves our heritage, and maintains our green spaces.” — James Bay Coalition spokesperson Mariann Burka.

Mark Brennae·Wednesday, April 16, 2025·4 min

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Easter events happening in Greater Victoria 2025

From Sooke to Sidney, there are plenty of egg hunts and family events to take part in this long weekend.

Amelia Acedo & Robyn Bell·Wednesday, April 16, 2025·2 min

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Capital Daily’s 2025 Election Hub

The 2025 federal election campaign will end on April 28 with the election of a new set of parliamentarians tasked with the job of governing Canada.

Capital Daily Staff·Tuesday, April 15, 2025·6 min

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Oldest Chinese temple in Canada vying for top heritage prize

Volunteers at Tam Kung Temple in Victoria have big plans for the future and hope a National Trust contest will help fund them.

Robyn Bell·Monday, April 14, 2025·7 min

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Share your vision of Greater Victoria’s future with the Vital Signs survey

Take part in the region’s annual checkup and enter the draw to win a $100 gift card to Country Grocer

Lubna El Elaimy·Monday, April 14, 2025·2 min

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Looking back on nearly a decade of the toxic drug crisis in BC

It's been nine years since the provincial health emergency was declared and there doesn't seem to be an end in sight.

Robyn Bell·Monday, April 14, 2025·4 min

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Federal election 2025: Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke riding

8 candidates are vying for the riding long held by now-retired Randall Garrison

Cameron Welch·Saturday, April 12, 2025·4 min

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Federal election 2025: Cowichan-Malahat-Langford riding

This decade-old riding mixes fast-growing Langford with the large Cowichan Valley

Cameron Welch·Friday, April 11, 2025·4 min
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