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Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative

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When a play isn’t just a play, against the backdrop of war

The Belfry Theatre in Victoria has pulled ‘The Runner’ from its 2024 schedule

Council

Sidney council opts for an accessible new playground for Brethour Park

Redesign aims to make it easier for a broader range of kids and their caretakers

Healthcare

Saanich Police charge woman with fraud and impersonation

Nurse’s fraudulent application spotlights concerns about identity theft

Education

Arts programming and extracurricular youth activities in Victoria receive provincial funding

Grants that help communities thrive are the focus of a financial boost from the province

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Arts programming and extracurricular youth activities in Victoria receive provincial funding

Grants that help communities thrive are the focus of a financial boost from the province

Indigenous

Royal BC Museum receives declaration to repatriate sacred treasures to BC First Nations

Representatives of Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations presented a repatriation declaration to reclaim their ancestors

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Capital Region environmental orgs and First Nations get climate action grants

Large, anonymous legacy donation allocated to local groups by Victoria Foundation

Healthcare

MLAs on hand to launch Bridging Care program at Royal Jubilee Hospital

The new program provides short-term, skills-based, and transitional support for people who might otherwise need to be admitted to hospital for psychiatric care.