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Starting June 1, the company will reduce speeds after one of its ships struck and killed a humpback whale in Wright Sound, just south of Prince Rupert, last year.
Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer·Thursday, May 7, 2026·8 min
Spirit of Vancouver Island. Photo: BC Ferries
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“We know this is not the level of service people expect from us,” said BC Ferries president Nicolas Jimenez.
Mark Brennae·Thursday, April 2, 2026·2 min
Pro-Palestinian protesters at the legislature in 2021. Photo: Colin Smith / Capital Daily
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Effective April 4, VicPD will no longer provide traffic control or related police resources for the street portion of the demonstration, the police service announced yesterday.
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, March 24, 2026·4 min
A mockup of the Malahat expansion plan. Image: Province of BC
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Carl Olsen, who has spent more than three years protesting the project, says BC should consider alternative traffic-calming measures on the Malahat.
Robyn Bell·Friday, February 6, 2026·4 min
Carl Olsen speaks at the Save Goldstream rally. Photo: Agathe Bernard / Wilderness Committee
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The demonstration was led by WSÁNEĆ leaders and environmental organizations who say the project will do more harm than good.
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, October 21, 2025·7 min
Youbou Connector. Photo: Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System
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Union says bus drivers are often forced to skip washroom breaks to resume bus service on time, meaning they go up to three hours without a break.
Isaac Phan Nay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Tyee·Sunday, September 7, 2025·6 min
Photo: Robyn Bell / Capital Daily
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CMI Weihai, a Chinese state-owned shipyard, was awarded the contract for four vessels after no Canadian companies submitted a bid.
Robyn Bell·Monday, July 7, 2025·3 min
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BC Ferries faces backlash for choosing China to build new ships
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The company’s decision to award the construction of four new vessels to a Chinese state-owned shipyard has sparked fierce condemnation from political leaders and union representatives.
Dean Broughton·Wednesday, June 11, 2025·3 min
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We asked the local contenders about housing, healthcare, transit, the US, the environment, and more
Cameron Welch·Wednesday, April 23, 2025·29 min
Green Team volunteers remove invasive ivy from UVic campus. Photo: Victoria Green Team / Facebook
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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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Victoria Uber workers could be first in Canada to unionize
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More than 500 drivers signed union cards before UFCW applied for certification on March 10.
Isaac Phan Nay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Tyee·Friday, March 28, 2025·3 min
Photo: CRD
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Many municipalities have decided to accept the costs and have already integrated them into their budgets. Others, such as Sooke, are still deliberating.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, March 20, 2025·5 min
Photo: James MacDonald / Capital Daily
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BC Ferries is looking to bring connectivity back to its vessels, first for crew and then for passengers.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, March 10, 2025·5 min
Victoria bike valet. Photo: Michael John Lo
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Bike valet, lock-borrowing program among initiatives keeping bikes safe.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, February 6, 2025·4 min
David Eby & Sonia Furstenau. Photos from party campaign websites
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Fairy Creek, intercity transit, health centres, and re-exploration of proportional rep are among new official priorities
Cameron Welch·Thursday, December 12, 2024·6 min
BC Ferries' CEO Nicolas Jimenez is predicting a hike in fares down the road. Photo: Robyn Bell / Capital Daily
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New ships, infrastructure needed and that's going to make it more expensive for passengers.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, November 26, 2024·4 min
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Saanich approves $21M Road Safety Action Plan
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The plan prioritizes 20 high-crash intersections for improvements
Robyn Bell·Sunday, October 27, 2024·2 min
(L-R) Conservative John Rustad, New Democrat David Eby, and the Green's Sonia Furstenau. Screenshot courtesy CBC
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'Foot traffic in [downtown] Victoria is down 60%. People don’t want to go downtown because they don’t feel safe. That’s not normal.' — John Rustad
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, October 8, 2024·4 min
Victoria City Hall. Photo: James MacDonald
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The quashed motion to trade parking lot space for tax reductions prolongs the chess game for unhoused in Victoria
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, September 4, 2024·8 min
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No changes expected at dangerous Saanich intersections
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ICBC data shows Greater Victoria highway intersections have high crash rate
Mark Brennae & Cam Welch·Monday, July 15, 2024·4 min
This sequoia tree will be removed as the city remodels Centennial Square. Photo: Sidney Coles / Capital Daily
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Large sequoia growing off Douglas to be a casualty of City Hall plaza revitalization
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Sunday, July 7, 2024·4 min