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PEA leaves pickets, hopes for settlement like BCGEU's
The union and province have signed a return-to-work agreement, and the union has agreed not to strike for 30 days while negotiations resume.
Mark Brennae·Sunday, October 26, 2025·3 min
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Could shifting gears from forestry to tourism become a big BC payoff?
With over 400 Indigenous tourism-related businesses open in 2023 supporting 9,962 jobs, First Nations may be just “scratching the surface” of an industry filled with opportunity.
Nora O'Malley, Local Journalism Initiative, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Monday, March 2, 2026·8 min read
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BC civil servants begin their job action with downtown rally
Negotiations began in January to replace a collective agreement that expired on March 31.
Mark Brennae·Monday, September 1, 2025·3 min
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Fairmont Empress Hotel goes fur-free following Victoria campaign
Karin Nelson, a Saanich resident, started two petitions that appear to have been pivotal in helping force the policy change.
Mark Brennae·Monday, September 1, 2025·3 min
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Victoria company creates community through sharing outdoor gear
Meerkat is a new website and soon-to-be app that lets people lend and borrow outdoor equipment.
Robyn Bell·Sunday, August 24, 2025·3 min
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Victoria Uber Drivers Unionize in Groundbreaking Effort
The union calls the certification, which comes after a driver vote in March, a landmark victory for gig workers.
Isaac Phan Nay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Tyee·Tuesday, July 8, 2025·3 min
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Your 2025 guide to Victoria’s farmers markets
Fresh produce, local artisans, and community vibes—here’s where to shop local this season.
Amelia Acedo·Tuesday, May 13, 2025·9 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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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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Ships off the Westshore still have no port to go to: feds force workers back to the docks
A dock foreman strike in Vancouver means laden shipping vessels are parked in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, November 11, 2024·6 min
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We've got gas! James Bay gas station to reopen after 7 years
“Since 2017, this despicable eyesore has been stalled on a main artery in our beautiful community,” the petition begins.
Mark Brennae·Monday, October 28, 2024·4 min
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Provincial candidates talk business and safety in Victoria
One in a series of Capital Daily’s in-depth reporting on provincial election campaigns in the region.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, October 3, 2024·9 min
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Inflation and aging infrastructure add percentage points to taxes for Saanich
Gaps in asset management a key factor impacting tax hikes for residents
Sidney Coles·Wednesday, August 21, 2024·4 min