VicPD HQ at the corner of Caledonia and Quadra. Photo: Sidney Coles / Capital Daily
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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
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Target measures and signage change tweaks could make compliance easier and reduce confusion.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, February 25, 2025·6 min
BC Lt.-Gov. Wendy Cocchia reads the speech from the throne in the legislature on Feb. 18.
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The 43rd throne speech was a rallying cry often reserved for wartime
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, February 17, 2025·8 min
A multi-year approval saga is finally at an end—but the road to actually getting a pool is just beginning. Photo: Mark Brennae / Capital Daily
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Referendum results of 59% Yes and 61% North give clear mandates
Mark Brennae·Saturday, February 8, 2025·9 min
(R-L) Green’s Deputy Leader Lisa Gunderson, Sonia Furstenau, MLA Rob Botterell, MLA Jeremy Valeriote, interim leader, and Molly McKay, interim executive director. Photo: Sidney Coles / Capital Daily
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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
Victoria City Hall. Photo: Sidney Coles / Capital Daily
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Concerns arose around possible biased language used in city ads
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, January 23, 2025·5 min
Oak Bay MLA and new jobs minister Diana Gibson at the swearing-in. Photo: Province of BC / Flickr
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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
Victoria Police vehicles. Photo: Robyn Bell / Capital Daily
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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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Nuu-chah-nulth have many stories about seeing Sasquatch and unique names for the creature.
Nora O'Malley, Local Journalism Initiative, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Sunday, January 5, 2025·8 min
Santa has come to the region. But will he grant your wishes? Tinsel Gazebo photo via City of Langford
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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
BC Premier David Eby speaks at Sunday's memorial for former premier John Horgan.
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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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Mail will resume Dec. 17 after labour board sends Canada Post employees back to work
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Federal intevention pushes further bargaining until after holiday-season "time out"
Cameron Welch·Sunday, December 15, 2024·4 min
A driver knows he messed up. Photo: Shutterstock
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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
Premier David Eby and BC cabinet ministers gather outside Government House before the swearing-in ceremony. Photo: Sidney Coles
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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
BC Parliament Buildings. Photo: James MacDonald / Capital Daily
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For the first time, the BC legislature has a majority of women MLAs
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, November 12, 2024·4 min
Victoria City Hall. Photo: Sidney Coles / Capital Daily
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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
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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
Grace Lore, shown speaking at a press conference last year, won her seat in the Victoria-Beacon Hill riding. Photo: Province of BC / Flickr
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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
From Victoria-area election night events. The women elected for the NDP in the CRD core / the local Green candidates. Photos: Sidney Coles / Capital Daily
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Over 2 million voters in BC—but no clear majority
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Saturday, October 19, 2024·14 min
Voting sign in Victoria. Photo: Shutterstock
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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
Graphic. Shutterstock, Sidney Coles / Capital Daily
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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
Election signs dumped in the bush. Photo: Wilson campaign team
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John Wilson said he has no idea why he was targeted or who is responsible.
Mark Brennae·Wednesday, September 25, 2024·3 min
Photo: Shutterstock
🏛️Explainer
Three main parties are vying for your vote
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, September 23, 2024·5 min
Dr. Alika Lafontaine addresses delegates at the CMA's official apology to Indigenous Peoples. Photo: Sidney Coles / Capital Daily
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Indigenous leaders and Elders from across Canada gathered in Victoria to witness and acknowledge the CMA apology
Sidney Coles·Wednesday, September 18, 2024·5 min
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