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Emily Vance

Emily Vance is an award-winning journalist based in Victoria, BC. She is a graduate of BCIT’s Broadcast and Online Journalism program, and holds a B.A. in International Relations from UBC.

Food

‘We have a vision for a different industry’: The organization making Victoria’s nightlife culture safer

By Emily Vance
Sep 18, 2022

Good Night Out, a non-profit that offers free workshops on preventing sexualized violence in the nightlife industry, has opened a satellite office in Victoria

Community

Grandmothers of steel: Victoria group gears up for annual 275km charity cycle

By Emily Vance
Sep 9, 2022

Victoria Grandmothers for Africa raises money for grandmothers in 15 sub-Saharan African countries hit by AIDS pandemic

Sports

‘Babes On and Off Boards’ is creating an inclusive skateboard culture in Victoria

By Emily Vance
Sep 2, 2022

The biweekly, female-led group is open to anyone regardless of gender or ability

Community

'Radical renovations' in store for Cool Aid Society

By Emily Vance
Aug 26, 2022

Local charity HeroWork breathes new life into Downtown Community Centre

Community

‘I Shine, Not Burn’: Oak Bay man running 100km to raise funds for cancer research

By Emily Vance
Aug 19, 2022

On Sept. 9, David Mackenzie-Kong is running an ultra-marathon in honour of his late mother-in-law

Environment

What the Caycuse blockade looks like on the ground as RCMP begin arrests

By Emily Vance
May 19, 2021

Seven protesters were arrested on Tuesday as RCMP begin to enforce an injunction to clear the way for logging companies

Navy

The International Role of Canada’s Pacific Fleet

By Emily Vance
May 5, 2021

From seizing narcotics to providing intelligence, the Royal Canadian Navy works with dozens of nations worldwide to support a rules-based international order

Canadian Armed Forces

How the Pacific Fleet secures Canada's waters, borders, and business

By Emily Vance
May 5, 2021

From forest fires to drug smuggling to zebra mussels: if it threatens domestic security, the Royal Canadian Navy is on the lookout