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Arts

The mystery of the missing hand: public art on Wharf Street set to return this year

By Michael John Lo
January 5, 2023

Eroded by a decade of visiting dogs, ‘Hands of Time’ installation will see slight redesign upon its return

Transportation

A ‘kick to the stomach’: family of teen killed in a crosswalk outraged by driver’s plan to plead not guilty

By Nina Grossman
January 5, 2023

The driver revealed in court that she is planning to dispute the charge, and believes the incident was “a terrible, terrible accident,” her lawyer says.

Municipal

‘The most impact as quickly as possible’: Victoria to consider motion on parking minimums, multi-unit dwellings

By Shannon Waters
January 3, 2023

Proposed changes would address housing affordability and availability, councillors say

Housing

Here’s what the latest property assessments could mean for you

By Nina Grossman
January 3, 2023

James Island yet again tops list of Island’s highest assessed properties

Policing

Human rights complaints against VicPD will go ahead: tribunal

By Tori Marlan
January 3, 2023

Two complaints, by a current constable and former staff member, allege race-based discrimination

Economy

Harnessing the ocean: Julie Angus talks ‘blue economy’ at Capital Daily Festival

By Brishti Basu
January 2, 2023

The adventurer and entrepreneur has a vision for how gathering data from the ocean could be both sustainable and lucrative

Drugs

‘One drink is the same mortality risk as one cigarette,’ UVic researcher says

By Shannon Waters
January 1, 2023

Most of us know alcohol is not good for us, but do we really understand the risks?

Photography

Victoria's year in photos

Photographer James MacDonald looks back at the past year in Victoria