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International Women’s Day events in Victoria 2025
Informative talks, storytelling nights, self-care events, craft workshops, and family-oriented festivities are happening this weekend.
Robyn Bell·Thursday, March 6, 2025·2 min
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Esquimalt rejects additional funding request for officers it says it doesn’t need
Esquimalt points to VicPD Community Safety Report Card that tells the story of diverging policing realities.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, March 6, 2025·5 min
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Provincial budget looks to hold the line in the face of trade war with the US
Premier David Eby says the silver lining of the tariffs is "a sense of solidarity among Canadians."
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, March 4, 2025·12 min
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Buy Island: How to shop hyperlocal amid US tariffs
Find out where you can get food and household products from Island brands in Greater Victoria.
Robyn Bell·Monday, March 3, 2025·2 min
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BC, Canada, and W̱SÁNEĆ Nation commit to a new 'shared understanding' of treaties
The federal and provincial governments say they will rely on UNDRIP to guide a new perspective on the treaties.
Robyn Bell·Thursday, February 27, 2025·3 min
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VicPD budget increase ask comes at a hard time for the city
The 9.71% hike would coincide with an 8.83% increase in property taxes and a multi-million-dollar loan to float a new Crystal Pool.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, February 26, 2025·6 min
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Small changes to Victoria bylaw could boost deconstruction sustainability
Target measures and signage change tweaks could make compliance easier and reduce confusion.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, February 25, 2025·6 min
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Biscuits and marmot-friendly weather contributing to Vancouver Island marmot baby boom
Wild VI marmots have hit a record number, with 381 living in the Island's mountain region.
Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Discourse·Sunday, February 23, 2025·6 min
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Late-night clubbing: councillor wants to bring a little Berlin to Victoria
“So rather than when a club closes down at 2am and you have 600 people pour out onto the street and they just kind of mill about, the late-night venues are actually intended to give them something to do." Coun. Matt Dell.
Mark Brennae·Sunday, February 23, 2025·4 min
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Opening the conversation about hearing loss: a path to better communication
The Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre aims to address one of the most common yet stigmatized disabilities in the world
Eva Rasciauskas·Sunday, February 23, 2025·4 min
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Victoria children’s book publisher says censorship is on the rise
Orca Book Publishers are standing by their authors amid hate-fueled censorship.
Robyn Bell·Friday, February 21, 2025·4 min
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BC ends take-home safer supply amid concerns of drug diversion
Those who rely on the safer supply program will need to consume their prescription under supervision.
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, February 19, 2025·3 min
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City says province left it out in the cold during winter weather emergency
Victoria’s mayor is calling on the province to review policy that led to the closure of its emergency operating shelter.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, February 19, 2025·6 min
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Royal Roads student maps Lekwungen names for Victoria’s landmarks
Melinda Quintero's thesis project challenges Victoria's current tourism approach.
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, February 18, 2025·5 min
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US decision to cancel international aid felt in Victoria's efforts in Africa
“It's hard to put in words to think that anybody could be that disengaged from who we are as humans that they could even think to do this,” VG4A co-coordinator Gillian Scadeng.
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, February 18, 2025·5 min
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Amid economic uncertainty, throne speech accentuates unity, provincial resolve
The 43rd throne speech was a rallying cry often reserved for wartime
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, February 17, 2025·8 min
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Victoria's cruise port aims for shore power integration amid fiscal uncertainty
Not quite smooth sailing yet: Victoria’s plug-in project will require resources that are not yet secured
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Saturday, February 15, 2025·6 min
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Family Day events happening in Greater Victoria in 2025
From museums to storytime and playtime, there's plenty to do with your crew.
Amelia Acedo·Friday, February 14, 2025·5 min
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First Flag Day event didn't quite go as planned
Chretien grabbed Clennett with two hands on the face and wrested control of his body, neutralizing him before the RCMP jumped in and pushed the protester to the ground.
Mark Brennae·Friday, February 14, 2025·5 min
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Scamming reminder: It's happening out there and online
Capital Daily recently ran a poll asking readers if they’ve ever been the victim of an online scam and 28% of respondents said they had.
Mark Brennae·Wednesday, February 12, 2025·5 min
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Valentine’s Day events happening in Greater Victoria
From sweet treats and dancing to yoga classes, there's plenty to do with your loved ones.
Amelia Acedo·Wednesday, February 12, 2025·4 min
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Mother of teen who died at UVic seeks BCEHS changes; coroner's inquest to be held in April
“Every person in BC deserves to know basic life-saving skills, and the best way to do this is through schools." — Caroline McIntyre, mother of Sidney McIntyre-Starko
Mark Brennae·Wednesday, February 12, 2025·4 min
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Local hardware store closure leaves customers in the lurch
Victoria Specialty Hardware quietly closed, leaving customers wondering how they'll retrieve thousands of dollars worth of purchases.
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, February 12, 2025·3 min
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After years of delays, onshore power primed for Ogden Point
The biggest portion of the investment—$22.5 million—has been earmarked for Victoria to be used to install onshore power for cruise ships
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, February 11, 2025·4 min