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Community

Despite BC funding freeze, municipalities continue to support their public libraries

Municipal funding allows libraries to create programming and inclusive spaces for cultural celebration and learning

Food

If you can stand the heat, Camosun has a kitchen for you

Mark Brennae
October 8, 2023

College waves fees, offers all the gear, even a bus pass

Transportation

BC Ferries forced to gear down vessel electrification ambitions

Hybrid vessels' switch-over is no longer on track--and the province's 2030 target isn't either

Environment

It’s a new season of whale song on the West Coast

A new project lets you listen in on whales' noises--but those whales may be overwhelmed from hearing all of our noises

Sponsored

Victoria's 2023 Vital Signs is available!

It starts with hope, and the goal is change

City Hall

Victoria needs more federal and provincial help on homelessness, council says

In debate on city’s latest indoor and outdoor sheltering policies, councillors were aligned in frustration with burden on municipality

Community

Victoria International Marina raises new welcome pole

Robyn Bell
October 5, 2023

Welcome poles are often referred to as totem poles, but they are not the same

Health

BC’s for-profit LTC homes are investing less in patient care, seniors advocate reports

Robyn Bell
October 2, 2023

BC's designated advocate says for-profit care homes spend less per patient, lack bang-for-buck, and are costing the public more than they used to