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Island's first long-term recovery centre for women opens in View Royal

New centre means locals won't have to leave family and community

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Clock running on municipal budget decisions around E-Comm

Many municipalities have decided to accept the costs and have already integrated them into their budgets. Others, such as Sooke, are still deliberating.

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Victoria sustainable period product company launches in Costco

Robyn Bell
December 12, 2024

joni period products are sustainable and free of harmful chemicals, changing industry norms

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Noise cameras get green light at UBCMs, province must approve

Mark Brennae
September 20, 2024

"Noise pollution isn’t just an annoyance—it’s a public health issue.” — Port Moody Coun. Samantha Agtarap.

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BC’s for-profit LTC homes are investing less in patient care, seniors advocate reports

Robyn Bell
October 2, 2023

BC's designated advocate says for-profit care homes spend less per patient, lack bang-for-buck, and are costing the public more than they used to

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Oak Bay beach warning was due to record-level bacteria in test results

What it means when local waters record high bacteria, and how you can stay safe

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Cool Aid gets 2nd travelling health-care unit

Mark Brennae
July 21, 2023

The mobile clinic will offer services to those experiencing homelessness in Victoria