Juan de Fuca seniors' activity bus out of commission after catalytic converter theft
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Trips to the theatre and other excursions at the all-volunteer seniors' organization have been put on halt after a catalytic converter from its bus was stolen—again
Michael John Lo·Saturday, January 21, 2023·3 min
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The Lunar New Year jerseys represent a broader push to include Chinese communities in hockey—a move that may be key to the team’s success
Michael John Lo·Thursday, January 12, 2023·5 min
A look at HAVN development's yet-to-be-finished floating sauna barge, currently moored at Ogden Point undergoing further improvements. Photo: Michael John Lo / Capital Daily
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A private company’s unusual pitch brings up city’s plans for revitalizing Ship Point
Michael John Lo·Tuesday, January 10, 2023·2 min
Liam Jensen, Finley Simmons and Isabelle Joly co-wrote a story about the challenges of homelessness and addiction after visiting Our Place Society on Pandora Avenue and interviewing a substance abuse activist. Photo: Michael John Lo / Capital Daily
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Since 2017, Central Middle School students have been creating their own magazine as part of a grade 8 media and social justice class
Michael John Lo·Thursday, January 5, 2023·3 min
A statue of a hand holding a railway spike used to be attached to the base of this Wharf Street lamp post. Photo: Charles Kuyper / submitted
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Eroded by a decade of visiting dogs, ‘Hands of Time’ installation will see slight redesign upon its return
Michael John Lo·Wednesday, January 4, 2023·3 min
Emily Rogers, director of operations of Together Against Poverty Society, says the new funding helps but doesn't address the bigger picture problems. Photo: Michael John Lo / Capital Daily
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The Residential Tenancy Branch is receiving a 40% increase in funding and added staff
Michael John Lo·Thursday, December 29, 2022·3 min
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Imagining diverse, walkable spaces where everything is within reach in 15 minutes
Michael John Lo·Thursday, December 29, 2022·2 min
Film crews hard at work at a set in Greater Victoria. Photo: Submitted / Kathleen Gilbert
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Key players push for film studio, more jobs and training opportunities
Michael John Lo·Tuesday, December 27, 2022·7 min
Chalk graffiti on a UVic campus building. On the right, written in Chinese, is a statement mocking the belief that overseas dissenting voices are a result of foreign forces: 'Foreign Interference? We are Chinese!' Photo: Provided
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Their dissent is subtle, due to concerns regarding a state-linked student group on campus. But it hasn't always been this way
Michael John Lo·Wednesday, December 14, 2022·8 min
The UVSS Food Bank and Free Store, closed on a Monday afternoon. Photo: Provided / Lane O'Hara Cooke
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So far, no change in commitments from UVic despite calls from student unions to help plug the deficit and provide fundraising support.
Michael John Lo·Monday, December 12, 2022·8 min
The City of Victoria's new picnic tables, pictured here at Clover Point but also located at Songhees Point and Topaz Park, were designed for accessibility, with added length and offset benches improving wheelchair access.
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Turns out making picnic tables close to home saves money too
Michael John Lo·Thursday, December 8, 2022·3 min
Photo: Zoë Ducklow / Capital Daily
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If implemented as written, the bylaw could violate a BC Supreme Court ruling by effectively banning all sheltering
Michael John Lo·Tuesday, December 6, 2022·4 min
Fibre artist Monster Boy is the North Park Neighbourhood Association's first artist in residence. Photo: Provided / Noah Crowder
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Fibre artist is neighbourhood association's first artist in residence
Michael John Lo·Friday, December 2, 2022·3 min
Tanya Clarmont, Director of Community Action and Learning and Community Learning Program lead, speaks at this week's celebration at the Victoria Native Friendship Centre. Photo: Provided / Greg Forsberg
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Victoria Native Friendship Centre offers dialogue, learning sessions to the public
Michael John Lo·Thursday, December 1, 2022·3 min
Ayca Tanyer, holding a Canadian flag, poses for a photo with workers that have been helped by the Council of Turkish Women. Tanyer is one of many business owners attending the inaugural Colourful Business Expo on Saturday.
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New business expo seeks to break down cultural barriers
Michael John Lo·Thursday, November 24, 2022·4 min
Qinhua Lu at her home in the Victoria suburbs. ‘I don’t want everyone to recognize me in Canada. I just want to live here, quietly,’ she said. ‘But I have to stand up and speak out.’ Photo: Michael John Lo / The Tyee.
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Qinhua Lu was falsely promised a foothold in Canada. Hundreds of thousands of dollars later, she’s still in immigration limbo
Michael John Lo·Saturday, November 19, 2022·21 min
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond addresses graduates during a 2016 convocation ceremony at Royal Roads University. Photo: Royal Roads University / YouTube
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A CBC News investigation raised questions about the high-profile jurist's achievements and past. But do universities have the necessary procedures in place to respond?
Michael John Lo·Monday, November 7, 2022·5 min
More than 11,000 bikes were stored at the Victoria bike valet during the five-month pilot project. Photo: Michael John Lo / Capital Daily
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More than 11,000 bikes stored during valet pilot project
Michael John Lo·Friday, November 4, 2022·3 min
The entrance of Beta Therapeutics's clinic in Saanich, which recently began charging a monthly membership fee of $110 for access to a family doctor.
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Meanwhile BC proposes big changes to family doctor pay
Michael John Lo·Thursday, November 3, 2022·3 min
Photo: Michael John Lo / Capital Daily
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Local author dedicated to ‘decolonizing ghost stories’
Michael John Lo·Monday, October 31, 2022·4 min
A mini protest was staged on Friday after a 62-year-old woman was hit by a vehicle in a marked crosswalk. Photo submitted.
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The Quadra Street collision sparked another protest on Friday
Michael John Lo·Thursday, October 27, 2022·2 min
Elise Cote hugs protest attendee Phillip Marciniak. Photo: Michael John Lo / Capital Daily
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Mayor-elect Dean Murdock says changes are coming, while a passing motorist shouted obscenities at the protesters
Michael John Lo·Tuesday, October 25, 2022·7 min
The Sooke library branch. Source: Vancouver Island Regional Library
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New regional library strategic plan in the works for 2023
Michael John Lo·Tuesday, October 25, 2022·3 min
Finlayson Arm burns in early October. Photo: James MacDonald / Capital Daily
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With wet weather in the forecast for the coming days, there may still be hope
Michael John Lo·Thursday, October 20, 2022·2 min