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Ryan Hook

Ryan Hook, Food, Arts & Culture Reporter, is a journalist with a love of the strange and deranged. Originally from Edmonton, Ryan is now based in Oak Bay. He speaks English and graduated with a degree in Professional Communications from MacEwan University in 2019. Ryan is a generalist with expertise in arts and culture, politics, science, drugs and therapeutic-psychedelics. From his time as an arts and culture reporter to his days as a health and wellness copywriter, Ryan has shifted his priorities the past year to begin reporting on the underserved and misreported. Since then, he has crafted a passion for reporting that’s landed him in publications such as VICE World News and Exclaim! Magazine. Beyond reporting, Ryan is also the lead singer/songwriter in his band, Baby Boy & the Earthly Delights, and is writing the first season of a children’s television show. Ryan is also a member of the Canadian Association of Journalists. You can reach Ryan by email at ryan@capitaldaily.ca or on Twitter @ryanhookwrites.

Latest News

How is Victoria tackling food insecurity?

By Ryan Hook
Jul 4, 2023

Inflation, cost of living, and the housing crisis are leaving less money in people’s pockets, and more Victoria organizations trying their best to keep up.

Labour

Federal workers form picket lines in Esquimalt and View Royal as part of countrywide strike

By Ryan Hook
Apr 20, 2023

Multiple unions participating in local solidarity pickets supporting largest federal public-service union

Latest News

Spencer Krug brings isolation to the stage at Capital Daily Fest

By Ryan Hook
Dec 22, 2022

After decades of touring with Wolf Parade, Krug has settled down on Vancouver Island, embracing isolation and fatherhood.

Arts

Unlikely Victoria venues step up for lost local music scene

By Ryan Hook
Dec 10, 2022

The Carlton Club and Phoenix Bar & Grill are filling in the gaps since Logan's Pub closed last year

Latest News

The Fern Burn Club gives a safe space for fire-spinning

By Ryan Hook
Nov 22, 2022

Every Tuesday evening, catch the group teaching, learning, and practicing this increasingly popular flow art

Arts

Victoria's arts and culture sector stays steady while touring artists continue to grapple with recovery

By Ryan Hook
Nov 11, 2022

For a city of its size, Victoria punches above its weight; but musicians are still fighting an uphill battle.

Environment

Still light: Portraits of a Trial Islands lighthouse keeper

By Ryan Hook
Nov 8, 2022

Amidst threats of obsolescence, the Trial Islands lighthouse is still home to keepers continuing this work, and caring for the Island

Latest News

Saanich mayor-elect debriefs election with Capital Daily journalists

By Ryan Hook
Oct 20, 2022

Panel talks Missing Middle initiative, police amalgamation, climate change, and housing