Author

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative

Ocean

No spill response can eliminate risk to marine life in the Strait of Juan de Fuca

Heads from across sectors doing their best to prevent and mitigate oil spills

History

How a pair of shoes kickstarted Black history in Victoria

The proprietors of a California shoe store were among hundreds of immigrants drawn here by promises that the city didn't always live up to

Indigenous

Indigenous families face additional hurdles to child-care access

Systemic barriers to safe and culturally representative child-care programs in Victoria

Latest News

Climate Justice Victoria wants to put fossil fuels on ice

As major climate conference COP28 begins overseas, ice sculpture on the legislature lawn represents the ticking clock on the climate imperative

Housing

Team-up could be a housing win for Saanich seniors and workers

Saanich housing crisis is putting the squeeze on, but a new project will ease pressure for some

Community

Shovels in the ground signal construction start on Saanich's new fire station

The rapidly growing municipality is getting new public safety infrastructure

Wildfires

BC Legislators in the hot seat to respond to a firefighting crisis

The BCGEU warns legislators they may not be able to meet the demands of the next wildfire season