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Orcas sharing prey with humans may be their way of learning about us
Scientists studied two decades of interactions where orcas appeared to share food with people.
Robyn Bell·Thursday, July 3, 2025·5 min
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New reports offer roadmap to repatriation of Indigenous artifacts in BC and beyond
Roughly 100K artifacts stolen from BC First Nations are in institutions around the world—including 2,500 human remains.
Robyn Bell·Thursday, July 3, 2025·4 min
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Victoria reallocates $10M to deal with downtown street crime
City responds to rising public safety concerns by hiring additional personnel and funding community safety initiatives.
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, July 1, 2025·4 min
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Events happening in Greater Victoria this July
Markets, car shows, and festivals galore are happening around town this month.
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, July 1, 2025·4 min
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Canada Day Events Happening in Greater Victoria
Enjoy Canadian fun in Victoria, Langford, Sooke, Sidney, and Saanich.
Robyn Bell·Sunday, June 29, 2025·2 min
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Saanich group says it may have the numbers to stall operations centre AAP
The group of Saanich residents says it delivered 8,276 hard-copy electoral response forms (ERFs) to Saanich Municipal Hall on Wednesday, the final day to vote to reject Saanich’s ask to borrow $150M for the project.
Mark Brennae·Wednesday, June 25, 2025·4 min
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It's been 50 years: Are you ready to go back into the water?
Victoria author-journalist Mark Leiren-Young remembers seeing Jaws as a kid in a movie theatre in Vancouver and being 'frigging terrified.' He wasn’t alone.
Mark Brennae·Wednesday, June 18, 2025·6 min
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Province ends treatment funding for terminally ill Langford girl
Clinical evidence indicates that once a patient’s motor and language functions begin to slow, Brineura therapy is no longer beneficial in slowing the disease, the provincial health minister said.
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, June 17, 2025·3 min
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BC Housing denies expansion of Saanich shelter, despite saying it would earmark funding for it
Victoria Native Friendship Centre was told money would be set aside to double shelter capacity, but BC Housing says the application was filed wrong.
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, June 17, 2025·3 min
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Photo challenge could give a 'peak' into the past
Participants can use their GPS to find the exact spot where the photos were taken, and take a photo with their cellphone camera.
Abigail Popple, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Rocky Mountain Goat·Monday, June 16, 2025·4 min
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Victoria unveils new community safety plan
The draft plan, which includes 95 recommendations, will be reviewed by city council on Thursday
Robyn Bell·Sunday, June 15, 2025·4 min
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Victoria mayor apologizes for Dowler Place rollout
Mayor Alto says the access hub has helped 75 people so far, but North Park residents previously criticized the lack community engagement
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, June 11, 2025·4 min
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BC Ferries faces backlash for choosing China to build new ships
The company’s decision to award the construction of four new vessels to a Chinese state-owned shipyard has sparked fierce condemnation from political leaders and union representatives.
Dean Broughton·Wednesday, June 11, 2025·3 min
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More overdose prevention sites likely coming to hospitals across BC
The province's announcement has Victoria harm-reduction activists cautiously optimistic.
Michelle Gamage, Local Journalism Initiative reporter, The Tyee·Tuesday, June 10, 2025·5 min
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Diverse Destinations: A new presentation series for disabled world travellers
With a little ingenuity, patience and problem solving, almost any destination is possible
Lubna El Elaimy·Tuesday, June 10, 2025·3 min
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Saving the Southern Resident killer whales: how VR and community science drive real change
Victoria residents can 'experience' swimming with orcas—and learn about their survival challenges—during Ocean Week
Charles Campbell·Thursday, June 5, 2025·4 min
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UVic study: understanding kelp forests could be key to Canada's net-zero emissions goal
Early research suggests Canada's kelp forests can capture a combined 40K-400K tonnes of carbon each year.
Robyn Bell·Thursday, June 5, 2025·4 min
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Broken Butterfly is a mother-daughter story of love, pain, and terror
The story is peppered with Erin’s first-hand insight in the form of despairing journal excerpts describing three years of captivity, drugs, and sexual exploitation.
Mark Brennae·Monday, June 2, 2025·6 min
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BC’s gender pay gap is shrinking, but still one of the largest in Canada
The province had the fourth-highest gender pay gap in Canada
Robyn Bell·Monday, June 2, 2025·2 min
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Illegal short-term rental listings in BC must be removed from sites, starting today
For years, Victoria struggled to enforce limits on non-compliant AirBnBs and other STRs. A new provincial push may change that
Cameron Welch·Sunday, June 1, 2025·2 min
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Your guide to Ocean Week Victoria 2025 events
Celebrate World Ocean Day with a week of events, festivals, and activities that connect Greater Victoria to the wonders of the Salish Sea.
Amelia Acedo·Wednesday, May 28, 2025·11 min
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Local leaders voice opposition to BC’s proposed infrastructure act
South Island mayors, First Nation chiefs, and MLAs have said the bill could allow new projects to skip environmental and Indigenous consultations.
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, May 27, 2025·4 min
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Wind, rain, and ruin: Iconic wilderness trails limp into summer after storm season
Weather damage raises issue of how much 'climate-proofing' (and funding) Island's west coast will need
Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer·Tuesday, May 27, 2025·4 min
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Celebrate culture and community at Awakening Chinatown 2025
Check out the lion dances, calligraphy, fortune telling, Chinese opera, and more at this annual festival.
Amelia Acedo·Friday, May 23, 2025·3 min