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Surging enrolment leaves SD62 looking to add new schools
Both Victoria and Westshore school districts are hurrying to add and upgrade local schools
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, October 10, 2024·5 min
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Electoral tradition is not a crystal ball for election outcomes in the CRD
Changes to the electoral map, retired candidates and the upheaval caused by BC United’s surprise fold into the Conservative Party make this a tough election to call.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, October 9, 2024·4 min
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The Mermaid Creek Salt Marsh: Is Mother Nature in charge, or are we?
Sidney council hears from a local journalist about threats to Roberts Bay
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, October 7, 2024·5 min
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Provincial candidates talk business and safety in Victoria
One in a series of Capital Daily’s in-depth reporting on provincial election campaigns in the region.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, October 3, 2024·9 min
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Conservative Leader Rustad offers a pointed challenge to Indigenous rights in BC
On a day marked for truth and reconciliation, Rustad directly challenged UNDRIP’s premise and promise
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, September 30, 2024·5 min
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In Victoria, the debate on minimum housing unit size is a balancing act
Labour and construction costs as well as liveability add to the questions around how much size matters
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, September 26, 2024·4 min
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The provincial election is Oct. 19: find out more before you vote
Three main parties are vying for your vote
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, September 23, 2024·5 min
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Rustad’s comments on asylum seekers ignite politicized fear-mongering
While visiting the Island, federal MP Marc Miller suggested smaller provinces may face quotas for asylum seekers to alleviate pressures in Quebec and Ontario
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, September 17, 2024·6 min
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UVic study shows benefits of integrating police with mental health teams
IMPACT report indicates that long-term work with clients means reduced hospitalization and incarceration for those with severe disorders.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, September 17, 2024·4 min
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Single-use bylaw enacted by Victoria includes opt-out options
Customers ordering food over third-party apps can still request single-use items
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, September 9, 2024·3 min
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Mayor’s motion to provide space in parking lots for homeless voted down
The quashed motion to trade parking lot space for tax reductions prolongs the chess game for unhoused in Victoria
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, September 4, 2024·8 min
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The growing complexity of client needs prompts Cool Aid centre to temporarily shutter.
That outreach work won’t be done at Cool Aid’s new Crosstown development project on the former Tally Ho property on Douglas
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, September 3, 2024·3 min
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Amid national railway work stoppages, Labour Day highlights Island’s intense labour history
More than a century ago, Island workers fought against shockingly dangerous mining conditions
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, September 2, 2024·8 min
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For the CRD, climate change remains an economic challenge, not a cultural one
The CRD has a response plan to climate change but offers no challenge to the industries causing it.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, August 26, 2024·6 min
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Indigenizing education is the focus of delegates to Camosun’s S’TEṈISTOLW̱ conference
Educators from around the world will build connections and discuss structural changes that support Indigenous students
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, August 19, 2024·5 min
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BC’s housing crunch means redefining affordable and middle income
Housing programs and development incentives focus on a mythical middle class
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, August 14, 2024·4 min
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Victoria Brain Injury Society to open new office downtown amid challenges with opioid and housing crises
Intersecting impacts of brain injuries, homelessness, and substance use come to a head on Victoria’s streets
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Sunday, August 11, 2024·5 min
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Victoria mayor calls for support to fill gaps in services and housing in the CRD
After carrying the lion’s share of regional social service and housing provision, Alto asks other municipalities to step up
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, August 7, 2024·5 min
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Private donors and private clinics re-shaping the health-care landscape in Victoria
The two trends are different symptoms of a provincial health-care system in flux
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, August 6, 2024·5 min
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Advocates and council face off on park sheltering deadline
Housing advocate will explore legal action against the city on the basis of what she calls human rights abuses.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, July 29, 2024·6 min
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Victoria MLA in the hot seat after critical report issued
Report shows staffing crisis poses a challenge to MCFD’s ability to protect BC children in care
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, July 24, 2024·4 min
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Ombudsperson’s report says BC prisons fail to meet inspection standards
After eight years, Ombudsperson says BC still has not fully implemented international standards for prison inspections.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, July 23, 2024·4 min
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Protests remain an important part of Victoria’s civic landscape
For decades, protests have been an important way for Victorians to engage in social and political issues
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, July 22, 2024·6 min
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It takes a village to celebrate a landmark: locals say goodbye to beloved stone garage
A unique structure on Hollywood Crescent was feted by historians and politicians earlier this month
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Sunday, July 21, 2024·2 min