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Mental Health

Victoria’s own ‘Car 87:’ New team of police and psychiatric nurse to answer mental health calls

By Brishti Basu
January 25, 2023

More details about the program, first launched in Vancouver, will be announced next week

Housing

UVic proposes 9-acre mixed-use university district

By Michael John Lo
January 25, 2023

The proposed development, which is still in early stages, would replace the Ian Stewart sports complex

Education

AI and machine learning tools raise concerns over academic integrity in Victoria's educational systems

By Michael John Lo
January 24, 2023

Capable of writing essays and answering complex questions, ChatGPT is challenging traditional methods of learning and assessment in Victoria and beyond

Environment

Elephant seal birth caught on camera at Race Rocks

By Jolene Rudisuela
January 23, 2023

The ecological reserve off the coast of East Sooke is the northernmost rookery for the giant seals

Health

One month after outbreak, Island Health reports another case of rare bacterial infection

By Brishti Basu
January 23, 2023

A frontline worker said illnesses amongst homeless people are hard to detect due to stigma preventing them from accessing care

Municipal

Creative houseplex proposal moves ahead as Victoria council prioritizes housing over parking

By Shannon Waters
January 22, 2023

Developer Julian West wants to “help catalyze a conversation” about housing and transportation

Labour

BC announced 395 new childcare spots in April—only a fraction are nearing completion

By Jimmy Thomson
January 21, 2023

The one daycare centre that’s nearly open will be “upholding Christian values”

Policing

What councils did (and didn’t) discuss about VicPD’s $69.5M budget ask

By Brishti Basu
January 19, 2023

This budget is a nearly 10% increase from last year