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Drugs

More Victorians are getting their drugs checked before using

By Brishti Basu
January 9, 2023

The Island’s drug checking project tested 400% more samples over the holidays compared to last year

City Hall

‘No more slowing down’: How a housing motion hints at how Victoria council members see the next four years

By Shannon Waters
January 8, 2023

Councillors who voted in favour feel the fall election shows Victorians want bold action on housing and beyond

Sports

Victoria roller derby teen laces up for victory on the world stage

By Nina Grossman
January 7, 2023

16-year-old Naomi Morrell, aka Scream Soda, will represent Canada at the Junior Roller Derby World Cup in France

Transportation

UVic denies allegations of negligence in fatal Bamfield bus crash

By Nina Grossman
January 7, 2023

Crash survivors face long road ahead, lawyer says

Good news

Victoria’s youngest magazine writers are tackling big issue topics

By Michael John Lo
January 6, 2023

Since 2017, Central Middle School students have been creating their own magazine as part of a grade 8 media and social justice class

Homelessness

‘Tale as old as time’: Debunking pervasive myths about homelessness in Victoria

Seven frontline service providers offer insight into why there seem to be “new faces” on the streets