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Dig Deep: Local archaeologist’s new book helps kids connect to oceans, traditional knowledge
Non-fiction book shares traditional, archaeological wisdom
Nina Grossman·Friday, March 10, 2023·3 min
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Black students want more from their schools during Black History Month, and beyond
Victoria's Black Youth Empowerment offers workshops for educators, administrators on supporting Black students
Nina Grossman·Friday, February 17, 2023·5 min
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Decision on future of Island rail corridor just weeks away
A brief history of the E&N Railway
Nina Grossman·Friday, February 10, 2023·3 min
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Most of the top spending candidates elected in last Victoria election, except in the race for mayor
Total election spending dropped from 2018 election
Nina Grossman·Thursday, February 9, 2023·4 min
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Greater Victoria rental prices make biggest leap since 1991: CMHC report
Average 2-bedroom unit rented for 33% more in 2022, driven by rent increases between tenants
Nina Grossman·Friday, January 27, 2023·4 min
Opinion
How to make friends in Victoria: Advice from those who’ve done it
We asked, you answered. Here’s some reader tips for finding your circle.
Nina Grossman·Friday, January 20, 2023·12 min
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History Mystery: A Capital Daily picture puzzle
Help us locate and recapture scenes from archival photos
Nina Grossman·Thursday, January 19, 2023·3 min
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UVic denies allegations of negligence in fatal Bamfield bus crash
Crash survivors face long road ahead, lawyer says
Nina Grossman·Friday, January 6, 2023·3 min
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Victoria roller derby teen laces up for victory on the world stage
16-year-old Naomi Morrell, aka Scream Soda, will represent Canada at the Junior Roller Derby World Cup in France
Nina Grossman·Friday, January 6, 2023·5 min
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A ‘kick to the stomach’: family of teen killed in a crosswalk outraged by driver’s plan to plead not guilty
The family of a teen killed in a crosswalk is devastated by the driver's plans not to plead guilty, expressing feelings of trauma and injustice.
Nina Grossman·Wednesday, January 4, 2023·4 min
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Here’s what the latest property assessments could mean for you
James Island yet again tops list of Island’s highest assessed properties
Nina Grossman·Monday, January 2, 2023·4 min
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Blood inventory low after winter storms, cold and flu season
Victoria has more than 1,200 blood donor appointments to fill next month
Nina Grossman·Monday, December 26, 2022·2 min
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Community supports Courtenay restaurant temporarily shuttered by fire
Atlas Cafe sold more than $3,000 in gift cards after making a call-out to the community
Nina Grossman·Thursday, December 15, 2022·2 min
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Less water, fewer farmers: Why BC Christmas tree farms are at risk
Saanichton Christmas tree farmer says overnight irrigation now standard practice
Nina Grossman·Tuesday, December 13, 2022·3 min
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More Victorians are cycling, walking to work: Latest census data
Transportation behaviour shifted during pandemic
Nina Grossman·Thursday, December 8, 2022·4 min
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The story of the Vancouver Island marmot: One of Canada’s most endangered species
The alpine ground squirrel was recently listed as ‘critically imperiled’
Nina Grossman·Tuesday, December 6, 2022·5 min
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Private sector must be part of solution to the housing crisis: CMHC
Victoria developer and non-profit leader weigh in
Nina Grossman·Wednesday, November 30, 2022·4 min
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Experts talk big picture solutions to the Island’s ongoing affordability crisis
With cost of living on the rise, how can we make life more livable in Greater Victoria?
Nina Grossman·Friday, November 25, 2022·3 min
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Greater Victoria food banks strain to meet rising need as cost of living soars
Cash donations can double or triple impact, organizations say
Nina Grossman·Thursday, November 24, 2022·4 min
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The unexpected conservation success story that could be driving the decline of Victoria’s starlings
European starlings, introduced more than a century ago, fill Victoria’s skies on winter evenings. They also steal nesting cavities from native birds
Nina Grossman·Thursday, November 24, 2022·4 min
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Female BC Ferries workers' gender-based discrimination case continues after failed mediation
Complaint, filed in 2020, represents 16 female workers alleging workplace bullying and harassment including remarks about ‘period-related mood changes’
Nina Grossman·Friday, November 18, 2022·2 min
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Victoria sees slight increase in new housing but missing middle still, well, missing
Advocates say new housing 'burdened by unnecessarily complex and expensive approval processes'
Nina Grossman·Wednesday, November 16, 2022·3 min
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Victoria’s airport shuttle calls it quits after serving the region nine years
Owner says COVID-19 impacts, Uber were factors
Nina Grossman·Tuesday, November 8, 2022·4 min
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‘We’ve made zero progress’: Critic says overdose report overly conservative for scale of crisis
Select Standing Committee on Health made 37 recommendations to address toxic drug and overdose crisis, but didn’t include non-medicalized safer supply, which advocates say is vital
Nina Grossman·Wednesday, November 2, 2022·4 min