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Nina Grossman

Nina was born in Halifax was raised from 7 years old onwards in Alberta. She has a degree in journalism from Mount Royal University and has nearly five years of experience working in community news, including time with Black Press Media, the Times Colonist and freelance work for the Discourse and Capital Daily. With a passion for animals, nature and wildlife, Nina is driven constantly by questions of why? and how? She finds joy and meaning in the connective power of storytelling and has immense gratitude for a career rooted in learning about the world around her. When she isn't writing or editing, Nina can be found painting, hiking and spending time with friends and family (usually in the presence of wine and/or cheese).

Latest News

Victoria teen dies of suspected overdose

By Nina Grossman
Oct 30, 2022

The family of an 18-year-old suspected to have died of a drug overdose on Thursday is calling for changes to policies and treatment options

Latest News

Rat poison permanently restricted in BC

By Nina Grossman
Oct 29, 2022

Rodenticide has unintended risks to wildlife that eat rats and mice

Indigenous

Allegations of systemic racism rocking the Greater Victoria School District

By Nina Grossman
Jun 24, 2021

How the school district has taken one misstep after another in fraught conversations around Indigenous learning

Sports

West Shore rugby players take stand against toxic high-performance culture at Rugby Canada

By Nina Grossman
May 4, 2021

Athletes decry culture of 'anxiety, depression, racism, eating disorders, low self-worth, [and] mental illness'

Healthcare

Five years into the overdose crisis, Victoria's street drugs are stronger than ever

By Nina Grossman
Apr 26, 2021

In the absence of widespread safe supply, drug checking is saving lives

Know Your Neighbour

How outreach work at Beacon Hill Park helped Bear Henry connect with the past

By Nina Grossman
Apr 3, 2021

Originally from the Penelakut reserve near Chemainus, Henry spent several months as one of several unofficial, unpaid organizers at the Meegan Community Tent

Health

Accusations of mistreatment mount against Royal Jubilee's psychiatric facility

By Nina Grossman
Mar 27, 2021

A Facebook group surfaced allegations of insensitive and uncaring treatment for people in distress