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Island's first long-term recovery centre for women opens in View Royal
New centre means locals won't have to leave family and community
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Sunday, March 23, 2025·6 min
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Clock running on municipal budget decisions around E-Comm
Many municipalities have decided to accept the costs and have already integrated them into their budgets. Others, such as Sooke, are still deliberating.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, March 20, 2025·5 min
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Alliance to End Homelessness unveils strategic plan to achieve ‘functional zero’ by 2030
The Built for Zero initiative has become a national movement that encourages communities to work together toward ending homelessness through measurable and timebound goals.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, March 17, 2025·5 min
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Victoria bylaw amendments offer strategies for dealing with the homeless crisis
A city staff report alleges people experiencing homelessness have been transferred to Victoria parks after being released from hospital care or custody in neighbouring municipalities.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, March 13, 2025·7 min
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BC Ferries considers connecting to DOGE Captain Elon Musk’s satellites
BC Ferries is looking to bring connectivity back to its vessels, first for crew and then for passengers.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, March 10, 2025·5 min
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Esquimalt rejects additional funding request for officers it says it doesn’t need
Esquimalt points to VicPD Community Safety Report Card that tells the story of diverging policing realities.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, March 6, 2025·5 min
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Provincial budget looks to hold the line in the face of trade war with the US
Premier David Eby says the silver lining of the tariffs is "a sense of solidarity among Canadians."
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, March 4, 2025·12 min
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VicPD budget increase ask comes at a hard time for the city
The 9.71% hike would coincide with an 8.83% increase in property taxes and a multi-million-dollar loan to float a new Crystal Pool.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, February 26, 2025·6 min
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Small changes to Victoria bylaw could boost deconstruction sustainability
Target measures and signage change tweaks could make compliance easier and reduce confusion.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, February 25, 2025·6 min
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City says province left it out in the cold during winter weather emergency
Victoria’s mayor is calling on the province to review policy that led to the closure of its emergency operating shelter.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, February 19, 2025·6 min
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Amid economic uncertainty, throne speech accentuates unity, provincial resolve
The 43rd throne speech was a rallying cry often reserved for wartime
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, February 17, 2025·8 min
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Victoria's cruise port aims for shore power integration amid fiscal uncertainty
Not quite smooth sailing yet: Victoria’s plug-in project will require resources that are not yet secured
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Saturday, February 15, 2025·6 min
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After years of delays, onshore power primed for Ogden Point
The biggest portion of the investment—$22.5 million—has been earmarked for Victoria to be used to install onshore power for cruise ships
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, February 11, 2025·4 min
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Saanich staff says the council should revisit Quadra-McKenzie plan, amid public outcry
Concerns from residents about housing density and reduced car lanes in busy areas have led staff to propose alternatives.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, February 10, 2025·6 min
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Murky economic outlook hangs over Victoria residents' vote on a $220M facility
Tariffs and other pressures could affect final price tag—and voter decisions.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Friday, February 7, 2025·6 min
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Victoria says bike theft numbers are lowest since 2011
Bike valet, lock-borrowing program among initiatives keeping bikes safe.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, February 6, 2025·4 min
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BC extends old growth deferral in Fairy Creek
Forest minister faces new challenges in a sector already in flux
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, February 3, 2025·7 min
Features
South Island mayors ask province to call off millions in upcoming 9-1-1 dispatch costs
Municipalities are slated to take on the brunt of the cost of local RCMP emergency calls
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, January 29, 2025·13 min
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Sonia Furstenau steps down as leader of the BC Greens
Furstenau was elected leader of the BC Greens in 2020, following the resignation of Andrew Weaver.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, January 27, 2025·5 min
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Victoria council checks balance on Crystal Pool referendum ads
Concerns arose around possible biased language used in city ads
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, January 23, 2025·5 min
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Top South Island issues addressed in BC’s new ministry mandate letters
Newly released mandates lay out province's priorities and plans to 'make a tangible difference' in everyday life
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, January 20, 2025·13 min
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Criticism of outreach supportive spaces pivots to city bylaws
Failure to halt SOLID Outreach Society’s Access Hub project has North Park resident filing complaint with city bylaw about structural components
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, January 15, 2025·6 min
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No police liaisons could soon mean no job for SD61 board members
BC’s education minister has suggested it would fire school board members over failure to amend the safety plan to include the program
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, January 9, 2025·14 min
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After treading water for two decades, the fate of the Crystal Pool remains unclear
Councils dating back to 2011 have punted the pool’s future down the field and now voters are being asked to decide
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, January 8, 2025·6 min