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Hermann's Jazz Club on track to reopen this fall

Robyn Bell
August 26, 2026

Arts on View Society says a major phase of the club's renovation is now complete.

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How the grassroots Community Laundry Program is making a difference with free, fresh loads

By Emily Fagan
June 18, 2021

Every Tuesday night, community members can stop by the LaundroLounge Laundromat for barrier-free laundry, a fresh meal, and vital supplies

Business

How local outdoor retailers are looking ahead to the future of the nature business

By Josh Kozelj
June 17, 2021

More people escaped into the outdoors this past year. Will that trend continue after the pandemic?

Environment

NFTs to save trees: viral photos of old-growth log for sale to support Fairy Creek blockades

By Brishti Basu
June 16, 2021

NFTs have been criticized for their environmental impact, but some say their fundraising potential could outweigh the harm

Housing

How a Sooke family fell through the cracks and into hidden homelessness

by Aaron Guillen
June 15, 2021

Non-profit says the current system is broken, doesn’t benefit low-income households

History

Why Victoria’s English is nearly gone

By Jolene Rudisuela
June 14, 2021

Generations of born-and-raised Victorians spoke like they were from England, but this local accent is nearly extinct

City Hall

Councillor Geoff Young defends comments about residential schools, burials

By Jimmy Thomson
June 12, 2021

Young objected to the use of the words ‘genocide’ and ‘mass grave’ in a council debate on Canada Day celebrations

Good news

Painting rocks? Locals find pain management, mental health support, and more through these online communities

By Emily Fagan
June 11, 2021

We talked to members and leaders of three local rock painting groups about the surprising impact this community has had on their lives

Business

How joni is drawing awareness to menstrual issues in a stigmatized industry

By Josh Kozelj
June 11, 2021

Victoria-based co-founders, Jayesh Vekariya and Linda Biggs, launched company in 2020 to combat menstrual inequality

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