Michelle Gamage, Local Journalism Initiative reporter, The Tyee

Health

BC’s hospital crowding problem isn’t improving, data shows

The Royal Jubilee and Saanich Peninsula Hospitals were both listed in the top 20 most crowded BC hospitals.

Michelle Gamage, Local Journalism Initiative reporter, The Tyee·Monday, December 15, 2025·6 min

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Funding cuts are shutting down this successful Victoria Indigenous midwifery service

South Island Indigenous Midwifery Service, or SIIMS, has shown its services reduced child apprehensions by the Ministry of Children and Family Development by around 70%.

Michelle Gamage, Local Journalism Initiative reporter, The Tyee·Monday, July 7, 2025·5 min

News

More overdose prevention sites likely coming to hospitals across BC

The province's announcement has Victoria harm-reduction activists cautiously optimistic.

Michelle Gamage, Local Journalism Initiative reporter, The Tyee·Tuesday, June 10, 2025·5 min

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Oak Bay beach warning was due to record-level bacteria in test results

What it means when local waters record high bacteria, and how you can stay safe

Michelle Gamage, Local Journalism Initiative reporter, The Tyee·Friday, August 25, 2023·5 min