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‘Tired of burying my friends’: Toxic drug deaths reach grim milestone in BC

By Brishti Basu
August 16, 2022

It’s becoming more and more difficult for substance users in Victoria to avoid getting poisoned.

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BC liquor distribution centres at centre of union strike

By Ryan Hook
August 15, 2022

The BCGEU represents about 33,000 public-service workers. The union issued a strike notice on Friday.

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Victoria peer mental health response team expected to hit the streets next month: CMHA

By Brishti Basu
August 15, 2022

Peer Assisted Crisis Teams are designed as an alternative to police for certain mental health calls

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‘One of the fortunate ones’: Zambri’s says Tutti didn’t pay them either—except they got their money back

By Ryan Hook
August 12, 2022

Zambri's owner Calen McNeil is adding his voice to the chorus of restaurants claiming the delivery app is doing bad business in Victoria

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Lawsuit aims to prevent oil and gas drilling off coast of North Island

By Martin Bauman
August 12, 2022

The Scott Islands are part of a protected National Wildlife Area—but Ottawa hasn’t revoked offshore oil and gas exploration permits

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How a 6.4-acre plot of Island land led to a defamation lawsuit—and a split council

By Martin Bauman
August 11, 2022

A rezoning proposal reveals a rift in the oft-sleepy Qualicum Beach

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Two years after Fairy Creek blockades began, old-growth battle continues

By Zoë Ducklow
August 10, 2022

A judge will decide whether to allow a collective lawsuit asking for charges to be dropped against blockaders next week