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Cameron Welch

Cameron Welch is Capital Daily's Newsletter Editor. He is based in Victoria, speaks English, and is a generalist reporter. Cameron is a writer, editor, designer, and community researcher raised in the Okanagan. His coverage has ranged from the Toronto Raptors' training camp to neighbourhood retaining-wall disputes. He has won a John H. MacDonald award as an investigative editor and has been nominated for one as a graphic designer. His hobbies include dancing, dressing, karaoke, computer time, winning at fantasy basketball, and losing at actual basketball. You can reach Cameron at cam@capitaldaily.ca.

Latest News

Parmar becomes Langford – Juan de Fuca MLA as landslide keeps Horgan’s seat in NDP hands

By Cameron Welch
Jun 25, 2023

Ex-Premier's longtime seat stays with party, while BC United vote collapses

Transportation

Swoop Airlines, which flew discount flights to and from Victoria, will close

By Cameron Welch
Jun 12, 2023

Budget airline being absorbed into WestJet's overall operations

Healthcare

South Island hospital shortages and slowdowns mounting

By Cameron Welch
May 22, 2023

This long weekend, problems were revealed at two local emergency rooms

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New details on Island plane company's crash during Australian firefighting

By Cameron Welch
May 15, 2023

Initial report describes plane striking ridgeline and pilots escaping through window

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Bike lane and road upgrades now underway on Fort

By Cameron Welch
Apr 24, 2023

Project's abrupt end at oak bay border highlights municipal disconnect over biking

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Heat, drought—and possibly fire—expected this summer

By Cameron Welch
Apr 23, 2023

We're still figuring out the impacts of the last heat wave, but a new one could arrive soon

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A new wave of funding for Island’s “blue” sustainable tech projects

By Cameron Welch
Apr 22, 2023

Millions have flowed to local ocean initiatives this spring