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News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Politics

Stephen Andrew is finished campaigning

By Jimmy Thomson
December 14, 2020

With a contentious campaign resulting in a decisive win, Andrew is ready to bring his 'pragmatic' approach to City Council

Neighbourhoods

Canada’s biggest community of little free libraries has only grown stronger through COVID-19

By Emily Fagan
December 12, 2020

Some of the book exchanges have pivoted to hand sanitizer and puzzles, but books are still circulating

Business

On rented time: the enduring appeal of Victoria's Pic-A-Flic

By Jimmy Thomson
December 11, 2020

Movie rental isn't so much a dying business as a dead one. So why does Pic-A-Flic refuse to lie down?

Healthcare

Two bucks an hour: pay for many BC paramedics stuck in a previous era

By Jolene Rudisuela
December 10, 2020

Many BC paramedics are paid on a system that only pays if they get a call—and they say it's driving people away

Economy

Are you part of Victoria's One Percent?

By Snejana Vorona
December 9, 2020

Analysis of recent economics data shows a widening gulf between average workers and the top. That has been shown to sow social discontent and even worsen the spread of COVID-19.

Overdose Crisis

Lifesaving drug test not available to users on Vancouver Island

By Brishti Basu
December 8, 2020

Fentanyl test strips are approved for use at home—but you can only get them in Vancouver and the BC Interior, baffling experts

Environment

Will your mask end up in the sea? 

By Tim Ford
December 7, 2020

A new study estimates more than 1.5 billion masks will enter the oceans this year. 

History

The dark money that built Victoria's Craigdarroch Castle

By Ann Edelstein
December 6, 2020

The Dunsmuir fortune was built on deadly mine conditions, strike-breaking, racist fearmongering, and stolen land

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