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Mental Health

Indigenous advocates optimistic about new Victoria substance use treatment facility

By Brishti Basu
December 7, 2022

The space was designed for women and non-binary people, after consultation with Indigenous groups

Policing

Police board member's resignation highlights political challenges of policing reform

By Shannon Waters
December 4, 2022

Councillors and current and former police board members want the province to step up on recommended reforms

Arts

Monster Boy takes over North Park lending hub

By Michael John Lo
December 3, 2022

Fibre artist is neighbourhood association's first artist in residence

Health

Most BC residents think pandemic was not managed well: independent review

By Brishti Basu
December 2, 2022

Less than 20% of survey respondents trusted COVID-19 information shared by the government

Health

Island Health quietly declares rare bacterial infection outbreak

By Brishti Basu
December 2, 2022

One person has died from Hib this year, after the disease was dormant for the past decade

Arts

HOMO: A Queer Cabaret is a celebration of LGBTQ2S+ community and artistry in Victoria

By Emily Vance
December 2, 2022

Intrepid Theatre has spent a decade fostering space for emerging and established LGBTQ2S+ artists in Victoria and beyond

Health

Victoria non-profit rallies in Ottawa for better access to psilocybin

By Jolene Rudisuela
December 1, 2022

TheraPsil’s CEO says exemptions for the psychoactive substance are too hard to get and rules are inconsistent

Health

Island school absence and illness rates continue to rise, but province plans no further action

By Brishti Basu
November 30, 2022

A Mayne Island school had to shut down due to absences this week