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Health

Victoria non-profit rallies in Ottawa for better access to psilocybin

By Jolene Rudisuela
December 1, 2022

TheraPsil’s CEO says exemptions for the psychoactive substance are too hard to get and rules are inconsistent

Health

Island school absence and illness rates continue to rise, but province plans no further action

By Brishti Basu
November 30, 2022

A Mayne Island school had to shut down due to absences this week

Weather

Rainy, cold weather on the way: What you can expect this winter

Moisture returns with stormy conditions after Island’s unusually dry fall

Environment

The Price of Paper

By Larry Pynn
November 29, 2022

Coastal communities around the world contend with the toxic legacies of pulp and paper mills

Municipal

Council comparison: How easy is it to keep an eye on council chambers from the comfort of home?

By Shannon Waters
November 28, 2022

Capital Daily reporters evaluate digital accessibility for local councils

Environment

The unexpected conservation success story that could be driving the decline of Victoria’s starlings

By Nina Grossman
November 25, 2022

European starlings, introduced more than a century ago, fill Victoria’s skies on winter evenings. They also steal nesting cavities from native birds

Healthcare

Victorians’ health and wellness on a steady decline over past three years: report

By Brishti Basu
November 25, 2022

Forty percent of Victoria residents say their overall health and wellness is below average or poor this year, compared to 12% in 2020.

Food

Greater Victoria food banks strain to meet rising need as cost of living soars

By Nina Grossman
November 25, 2022

Cash donations can double or triple impact, organizations say