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Annual BC Assessment highlights factors impacting Greater Victoria market
Diverse issues from property taxes to investor buyers are affecting housing prices in the CRD.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, January 8, 2025·9 min
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Your holiday wishes for local councils
Local councillors respond to the changes you'd like to see in our community next year
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Sunday, December 22, 2024·15 min
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A mother's 3-year quest for the truth drives reclassification of her daughter's death
Samatha’s mother, Tracy Sims challenged the competence and professionalism of BCCS investigators and VicPD in her daughter’s case.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Friday, December 20, 2024·4 min
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Housing advocates and residents pull no punches with Victoria City Council
Council got an earful about a crisis that’s gotten very real and very lethal in recent weeks
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, December 17, 2024·9 min
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John Horgan: sports fan, leader, and dad about town remembered
Thousands gathered at the Q Centre on Sunday to pay their final respects to the former premier
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, December 16, 2024·6 min
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Impaired driving is on the rise in Saanich and Victoria
Alongside Saanich, VicPD is increasing enforcement of impaired driving as the holiday season approaches.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, December 10, 2024·3 min
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Cool Aid ready to launch the new Crosstown multi-use housing development
New tenants are expected to move into Crosstown sometime in February.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, December 3, 2024·4 min
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Free and public seasonal events around the CRD this December
We’ve rounded up a host of holiday events happening across the region
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, November 28, 2024·8 min
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BC Ferries CEO speaks of 'growing pains' and sees fare hikes in the distance
New ships, infrastructure needed and that's going to make it more expensive for passengers.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, November 26, 2024·4 min
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Pollution expert report says contaminants present in the Tod Creek Watershed
Sample analysis shows the presence of multiple contaminants in the Tod Creek watershed, but no red flags have been raised—yet.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, November 21, 2024·5 min
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Cabinet ministers sworn in at Government House
New ministers will have big shoes to fill and big problems to address right out of the gate
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Sunday, November 17, 2024·4 min
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Unhoused downtown: 'What do we do with our stuff?'
First their tents went, then a storage spot for their belongings got shut down.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, November 13, 2024·4 min
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New and returning MLAs sworn in at the BC Legislature
For the first time, the BC legislature has a majority of women MLAs
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, November 12, 2024·4 min
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Ships off the Westshore still have no port to go to: feds force workers back to the docks
A dock foreman strike in Vancouver means laden shipping vessels are parked in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, November 11, 2024·6 min
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Victoria council to ask Saanich for extreme weather shelter support
Victoria wants to avoid being the extreme weather shelter hub again this winter.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Friday, November 8, 2024·5 min
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More work to be done on Saanich climate action plan
In her overall assessment of the district's climate results, Saanich Manager of Sustainability Rebecca Newlove was blunt: “We’re not on track.”
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, November 6, 2024·4 min
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Aging infrastructure a concern as Victoria releases its draft financial plan
Victoria's draft financial plan reveals anticipated utility fee increases due to aging infrastructure and rising costs.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, November 4, 2024·6 min
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How BC will be directly impacted by a Trump presidency
A sector-by-sector analysis shows how the president-elect could steer the region from the status quo
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, November 4, 2024·9 min
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Gender parity reached in BC’s election, but future of reproductive rights in province unclear
There will be more women than men in the upcoming BC legislative cohort but a wave of conservative winners do not support women’s reproductive choice.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, October 24, 2024·5 min
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South Island election results—including some that could decide BC's direction
Over 2 million voters in BC—but no clear majority
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Saturday, October 19, 2024·14 min
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It’s election day across BC—here’s the last-minute information you need to vote
See the most up-to-date candidate list for each riding and our guide to party election promises
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Friday, October 18, 2024·4 min
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With so many struggling, which party is promising to put people first?
Part III of our coverage looks at child and elder care, support for mental health and addictions, and public safety.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, October 17, 2024·7 min
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Candidates are making election promises on behalf of ecosystems that can’t vote
Environmental promises reveal significant contradictions and gaps when it comes to protecting the environment.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, October 15, 2024·6 min
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'Tis the season for promises ahead of this weekend's BC election
See what CRD candidate campaigns are promising for housing, education, and healthcare in Part 1 of Capital Daily's election promises guide
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, October 14, 2024·6 min