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Ocean

New study shows accelerating decline in Southern Resident orca population

Robyn Bell
April 22, 2024

The population could decline by one whale each year, before hurtling toward extinction.

Homelessness

Plan to end sheltering in all Victoria Parks set in motion

City councilors pass a motion that would see encampments removed from Vic West and Irving parks by Aug 1.

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Have your say in Victoria’s future by filling out the 2024 Vital Signs citizen survey

Eva Rasciauskas
April 19, 2024

The survey is an annual check-up for the region, and ensures Victoria’s continued growth and improvement for its citizens

Events

Phillips Backyard and Rifflandia announce lineups

Sarah Madsen
April 18, 2024

Both festivals offered music fans a glimpse of this summer's performances

Crime

Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Community Safety Panel timely after a spate of stabbings

Collaboration across sectors is the only way to solve complex and converging crises.

Indigenous

Victoria gets its first culturally supportive housing for Indigenous youth

The six-bedroom home, which includes a smokehouse, a native plant garden and a greenhouse, will help youth transition out of foster care

Legal

BC climate activist faces deportation decision

Robyn Bell
April 16, 2024

Zain Haq, 23, could be the first person deported from Canada for climate activism

Politics

Missing middle housing initiative catalyst for demolition of Fairfield heritage house

Some residents hoping unique stone landmark can be saved from developer’s plans