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Drugs

Panel recommends increased access to safer supply as toxic drug deaths rose on the Island

Robyn Bell
November 1, 2023

A non-prescription safer supply among recommendations from BC Coroner's Service panel

Drugs

Under shifting legislation, people who use drugs are caught between rules & risks

As BC tightens public drug use rules, exemptions around possession may be losing their intended impact

Travel

Cruise ship season ends with nearly a million tourists this year

Mark Brennae
October 29, 2023

Record-high for visitors as industry recovers rapidly from pandemic hiatus

Vancouver Island

Salmon SWAT teams deployed on Island to help fish during drought

BC teams aerated rivers and dug them into new directions in effort to prevent more salmon deaths

Healthcare

The VCAPCC unveils its new spaces during Child Abuse Awareness Month

The Victoria Child Abuse Prevention and Counselling Centre (VCAPCC) unveiled its new child and family friendly spaces this week

Sexual Assault

Province investing $10M in sexual assault centres

Victoria Sexual Assault Centre among organizations to receive $300K every year

Events

Halloween Events in Greater Victoria 2023

Robyn Bell
October 19, 2023

Here's everything happening in the city to celebrate the spooky holiday