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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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Environment

Unique underwater mountains near the Island protected in agreement with Feds and First Nations

Robyn Bell
July 11, 2024

The MPA will conserve an area of the Pacific Ocean four times the size of Vancouver Island

Overdose Crisis

BC announces new drug guidelines for provincial universities in response to UVic teen’s death

Robyn Bell
July 10, 2024

Schools must provide easily accessible naloxone, text alerts on toxic drugs, and clear rules about responding to emergencies.

Council

North Saanich holds serve in latest pickleball noise salvo

Mark Brennae
July 9, 2024

“I just see this as plain wrong. It’s a valuable asset,” Coun. Jack McClintock tells Capital Daily.

Infrastructure

BC Hydro commits $3B to upgrade power grid on the Island

Robyn Bell
July 9, 2024

Upgrade includes new station in Langford, seismic upgrades to Campbell River dams, and new underwater cables.

City Hall

Old friend must fall to make room for revamped Centennial Square

Large sequoia growing off Douglas to be a casualty of City Hall plaza revitalization

City Hall

North Saanich could be in court trouble over its decision to close Wain Park pickleball courts

Mark Brennae
July 5, 2024

The group said if the council doesn’t reconsider, it will move to apply the province’s judicial review laws to ask a judge to revisit the decision for serious errors or unfairness.

LGBT

Victoria author explores bisexuality and polyamory in ‘Daring Decisions’

Mark Brennae
July 5, 2024

Gordon drew on many life experiences to delve into the world of bisexuality, homosexuality, and polyamorous relationships.

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