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Victoria peer mental health response team expected to hit the streets next month: CMHA

By Brishti Basu
August 15, 2022

Peer Assisted Crisis Teams are designed as an alternative to police for certain mental health calls

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‘One of the fortunate ones’: Zambri’s says Tutti didn’t pay them either—except they got their money back

By Ryan Hook
August 12, 2022

Zambri's owner Calen McNeil is adding his voice to the chorus of restaurants claiming the delivery app is doing bad business in Victoria

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Lawsuit aims to prevent oil and gas drilling off coast of North Island

By Martin Bauman
August 12, 2022

The Scott Islands are part of a protected National Wildlife Area—but Ottawa hasn’t revoked offshore oil and gas exploration permits

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How a 6.4-acre plot of Island land led to a defamation lawsuit—and a split council

By Martin Bauman
August 11, 2022

A rezoning proposal reveals a rift in the oft-sleepy Qualicum Beach

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Two years after Fairy Creek blockades began, old-growth battle continues

By Zoë Ducklow
August 10, 2022

A judge will decide whether to allow a collective lawsuit asking for charges to be dropped against blockaders next week

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Island Rail discussion is ‘far from done,’ CEO argues

By Martin Bauman
August 10, 2022

Restoring the service would cost hundreds of millions of dollars—but its proponents argue the price tag shouldn’t be a deterrent

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Stricter local requirements planned for new buildings’ emissions

By Cameron Welch
August 9, 2022

Zero-carbon mandates coming to Victoria, Saanich, and Central Saanich through new provincial mechanism