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Victoria getting the green light for fewer barriers to green roofs
Council voted in favour of making easier to explore use of green roofs
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, January 10, 2024·4 min
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1 woman who is helping to make nature accessible in Victoria
Nature is a huge draw for residents and visitors—for those who can access it
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, January 9, 2024·4 min
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When a play isn’t just a play, against the backdrop of war
The Belfry Theatre in Victoria has pulled ‘The Runner’ from its 2024 schedule
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, January 4, 2024·6 min
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Sidney council opts for an accessible new playground for Brethour Park
Redesign aims to make it easier for a broader range of kids and their caretakers
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, December 25, 2023·3 min
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Saanich Police charge woman with fraud and impersonation
Nurse’s fraudulent application spotlights concerns about identity theft
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, December 20, 2023·2 min
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Arts programming and extracurricular youth activities in Victoria receive provincial funding
Grants that help communities thrive are the focus of a financial boost from the province
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, December 19, 2023·2 min
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Arts programming and extracurricular youth activities in Victoria receive provincial funding
Grants that help communities thrive are the focus of a financial boost from the province
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, December 18, 2023·2 min
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Royal BC Museum receives declaration to repatriate sacred treasures to BC First Nations
Representatives of Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations presented a repatriation declaration to reclaim their ancestors
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Sunday, December 17, 2023·4 min
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Capital Region environmental orgs and First Nations get climate action grants
Large, anonymous legacy donation allocated to local groups by Victoria Foundation
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, December 14, 2023·2 min
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MLAs on hand to launch Bridging Care program at Royal Jubilee Hospital
The new program provides short-term, skills-based, and transitional support for people who might otherwise need to be admitted to hospital for psychiatric care.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, December 11, 2023·4 min
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No spill response can eliminate risk to marine life in the Strait of Juan de Fuca
Heads from across sectors doing their best to prevent and mitigate oil spills
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Sunday, December 10, 2023·5 min
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How a pair of shoes kickstarted Black history in Victoria
The proprietors of a California shoe store were among hundreds of immigrants drawn here by promises that the city didn't always live up to
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Saturday, December 9, 2023·6 min
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Indigenous families face additional hurdles to child-care access
Systemic barriers to safe and culturally representative child-care programs in Victoria
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, December 4, 2023·3 min
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Pearson UWC instructor wins prestigious climate challenge from Oxford University’s Said School
Educator brought his multi-disciplinary lens and Canadian perspective to COP28 in Dubai
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Sunday, December 3, 2023·2 min
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Climate Justice Victoria wants to put fossil fuels on ice
As major climate conference COP28 begins overseas, ice sculpture on the legislature lawn represents the ticking clock on the climate imperative
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, November 30, 2023·5 min
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Team-up could be a housing win for Saanich seniors and workers
Saanich housing crisis is putting the squeeze on, but a new project will ease pressure for some
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, November 28, 2023·5 min
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Shovels in the ground signal construction start on Saanich's new fire station
The rapidly growing municipality is getting new public safety infrastructure
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, November 22, 2023·3 min
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BC Legislators in the hot seat to respond to a firefighting crisis
The BCGEU warns legislators they may not be able to meet the demands of the next wildfire season
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, November 21, 2023·4 min
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Langford and Sooke have gone to the birds
Sooke and Langford have joined other Vancouver Island communities on BC Bird Trail’s list of experiences
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, November 21, 2023·3 min
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Sidney adopts its first accessibility plan at its council meeting
After a series of consultations, the Town of Sidney releases its Accessibility Plan to the public
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Sunday, November 19, 2023·3 min
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110-year-old downtown church holds its final service this Sunday
Challenging decisions about the future have First Metropolitan United moving in with Broad View United
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Friday, November 17, 2023·3 min
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Victoria developer asks to break housing affordability deal made last summer
902 Foul Bay is back in Victoria City Council’s order of business. Again.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Friday, November 17, 2023·6 min
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Mission or market? Churches are not always on the right side of the housing crisis.
With fewer people attending church, religious communities across the country are making decisions about what to do with their assets.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, November 14, 2023·5 min
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Rick Hansen Fund announces support to Ditidaht First Nation
The funding will improve accessibility and services
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, November 14, 2023·3 min