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Local hardware store closure leaves customers in the lurch
Victoria Specialty Hardware quietly closed, leaving customers wondering how they'll retrieve thousands of dollars worth of purchases.
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, February 12, 2025·3 min
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BC human rights commissioner calls for study on school police liaison officers after Victoria School Board firing
Kasari Govender says the education minister has essentially made police in schools "mandatory"
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, February 5, 2025·4 min
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Black History Month Events 2025
Tours, lectures, fashion shows, and live music celebrating Black culture are happening all month.
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, February 4, 2025·2 min
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Island toxic drug deaths hit two-year low last year
The Island recorded 446 toxic drug deaths, with the province hitting a four-year low of 2,253 deaths.
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, February 4, 2025·2 min
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Education minister fires Victoria School Board en masse
The board has been accused of governance issues, not assisting a special adviser, and failing to work with community partners.
Robyn Bell·Thursday, January 30, 2025·2 min
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Multiple conservation groups sue Feds over delay in protecting Southern Resident killer whales
The groups argue that DFO and the environment ministry must recommend an emergency order to cabinet immediately.
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, January 29, 2025·4 min
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BC climate activist faces deportation again—this time due to lost paperwork
Zain Haq is set to be deported on Saturday after the IRCC told him it can't find his residency application
Robyn Bell·Monday, January 20, 2025·5 min
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Data on VicPD’s use of force show overrepresentation of Indigenous people
Use of force against Indigenous people made up 17% of incidents, despite only representing 5% of the capital's population.
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, January 15, 2025·2 min
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Salmon numbers are up at Goldstream—but development could threaten conservation efforts
The planned $162M median expansion of the Malahat Corridor could result in loss of trees and hotter stream temperatures, says First Nation.
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, January 14, 2025·7 min
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The most popular books at Victoria libraries in 2024
Adults continue to love historical fiction, while teens are influenced by BookTok.
Robyn Bell·Thursday, January 9, 2025·3 min
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One sea sponge near the Island could give insight into our changing oceans
Belinda the sponge is proving that sea sponges are more active—and resilient—than previously thought
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, January 7, 2025·3 min
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Alcohol and tobacco consumption is higher on the Island than rest of BC
The rate of Island hospitalizations for alcohol use is twice the national average.
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, December 18, 2024·6 min
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Victoria sustainable period product company launches in Costco
joni period products are sustainable and free of harmful chemicals, changing industry norms
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, December 11, 2024·5 min
Environment
Troubled waters: Intermittent pollution in Bowker Creek a mystery
While the contaminant has not been identified, construction runoff is likely, says conservation organization
Robyn Bell·Sunday, December 8, 2024·4 min
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Fundraiser aims to help non-profit keeping people safe in Victoria’s nightlife district
Hotel Zed will match up to $25K in donations to Good Night Out, supporting work to prevent sexual assault and gendered violence during nights out.
Robyn Bell·Sunday, December 1, 2024·7 min
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Holiday concerts happening in Greater Victoria 2024
Traditional classics, pop hits, and jazzy renditions of holiday favourites can be heard throughout the city this season.
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, November 26, 2024·4 min
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Victoria’s living wage nearly $10 more an hour than current minimum wage
Cost of living in the capital has risen 5% since last year
Robyn Bell·Sunday, November 24, 2024·3 min
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Natural ‘carbon sinks’ not enough to achieve net-zero emissions targets
A new study says countries have been wrongly relying on forests and wetlands to appear closer to achieving emissions targets
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, November 19, 2024·5 min
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UVic to preserve largest archival collection on transgender history
The school received $400K+ in funding to digitize 512 video and audio documents
Robyn Bell·Sunday, November 17, 2024·2 min
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Quadratic Sound working with city to fix zoning issues that led to events shutdown
The city is liaising with bylaw and fire to determine if events can be reinstated at the multi-purpose music space.
Robyn Bell·Thursday, November 14, 2024·4 min
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Winners of 2024 Ecostar Awards announced
All 15 winners have contributed to making Vancouver Island a greener, more sustainable place to live and travel.
Robyn Bell·Thursday, November 14, 2024·4 min
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WSÁNEĆ chiefs call for immediate moratorium on commercial herring fishing in the Salish Sea
The chiefs have called on a moratorium for years, saying fish populations need time to recover
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, November 12, 2024·3 min
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Quadratic Sound cancels all events as zoning issues shut down venue
The Rock Bay venue is the third to end programming this year as Victoria's music scene struggles.
Robyn Bell·Monday, November 11, 2024·2 min
Environment
Where to see the fall colours in Greater Victoria
As the seasons change, check out these colourful destinations for your next fall stroll
Robyn Bell·Thursday, October 31, 2024·3 min