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Arts

How a former museum director’s Lego hobby became Sidney Museum’s biggest revenue generator

By Michael John Lo
February 24, 2023

Sidney Museum’s long-running winter Lego exhibition back for 17th year

Environment

Troubled waters: Advocates await federal solutions to container ship spills and lost sea cans

By Evert Lindquist
February 23, 2023

Debris from 2021 MV Zim Kingston spill still washing up across Vancouver Island's west coast

Indigenous

Tseshaht announce 67 deaths confirmed through research, and 17 possible grave sites, at former Alberni residential school

By Cameron Welch
February 22, 2023

Survivor stories, archives, and ground technology used in first phase of findings

Community

Our stories about Island families

By Cameron Welch
February 20, 2023

Stories of Islanders living with, loving, and remembering their family members

Education

Black students want more from their schools during Black History Month, and beyond

By Nina Grossman
February 18, 2023

Victoria's Black Youth Empowerment offers workshops for educators, administrators on supporting Black students

Policing

Recovered police notebook raises questions about VicPD policy

By Michael John Lo
February 17, 2023

Police say VicPD officers are required to report lost notebooks, but it's unclear if policies were updated after 2019 OPCC recommendations

Community

North Park wants a community centre, just not on the 900-block of Pandora Avenue

By Michael John Lo
February 15, 2023

Neighbourhood associations push back on plans for a community centre in Pandora Avenue housing development

Photography

Photos: Meet the people behind the scenes at the BC legislature building

By James MacDonald
February 14, 2023

A photo series of the workers who keep the 125-year-old building running, rain or shine