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Homelessness

View Royal to prohibit camping in all parks but one—and new bylaw wording prohibits it there too

By Michael John Lo
December 7, 2022

If implemented as written, the bylaw could violate a BC Supreme Court ruling by effectively banning all sheltering

Environment

The story of the Vancouver Island marmot: One of Canada’s most endangered species

By Nina Grossman
December 7, 2022

The alpine ground squirrel was recently listed as ‘critically imperiled’

Mental Health

Indigenous advocates optimistic about new Victoria substance use treatment facility

By Brishti Basu
December 7, 2022

The space was designed for women and non-binary people, after consultation with Indigenous groups

Policing

Police board member's resignation highlights political challenges of policing reform

By Shannon Waters
December 4, 2022

Councillors and current and former police board members want the province to step up on recommended reforms

Arts

Monster Boy takes over North Park lending hub

By Michael John Lo
December 3, 2022

Fibre artist is neighbourhood association's first artist in residence

Health

Most BC residents think pandemic was not managed well: independent review

By Brishti Basu
December 2, 2022

Less than 20% of survey respondents trusted COVID-19 information shared by the government

Health

Island Health quietly declares rare bacterial infection outbreak

By Brishti Basu
December 2, 2022

One person has died from Hib this year, after the disease was dormant for the past decade

Arts

HOMO: A Queer Cabaret is a celebration of LGBTQ2S+ community and artistry in Victoria

By Emily Vance
December 2, 2022

Intrepid Theatre has spent a decade fostering space for emerging and established LGBTQ2S+ artists in Victoria and beyond