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Capital Ideas

Opinion: Victoria’s community associations need to evolve

By Jeremy Caradonna
June 21, 2021

Community associations are stacked with 'single-family home truthers,' yet wield great power over decision making, says Jeremy Caradonna

Business

Locals bringing the ice cream truck industry into the 21st century

By Josh Kozelj
June 19, 2021

Kris and Carli Jarvis are striving to modernize the age-old business with their startup

Housing

Increase in rental prices leads to a surge of ‘creative’ housing solutions in Victoria

Frustrated tenants are looking outside of the city for affordable housing or considering exploring alternative solutions instead

Good news

How the grassroots Community Laundry Program is making a difference with free, fresh loads

By Emily Fagan
June 18, 2021

Every Tuesday night, community members can stop by the LaundroLounge Laundromat for barrier-free laundry, a fresh meal, and vital supplies

Business

How local outdoor retailers are looking ahead to the future of the nature business

By Josh Kozelj
June 17, 2021

More people escaped into the outdoors this past year. Will that trend continue after the pandemic?

Environment

NFTs to save trees: viral photos of old-growth log for sale to support Fairy Creek blockades

By Brishti Basu
June 16, 2021

NFTs have been criticized for their environmental impact, but some say their fundraising potential could outweigh the harm

Housing

How a Sooke family fell through the cracks and into hidden homelessness

by Aaron Guillen
June 15, 2021

Non-profit says the current system is broken, doesn’t benefit low-income households

History

Why Victoria’s English is nearly gone

By Jolene Rudisuela
June 14, 2021

Generations of born-and-raised Victorians spoke like they were from England, but this local accent is nearly extinct