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Science

UVic’s first satellite launch delayed by stormy weather

By Jolene Rudisuela
November 24, 2022

Project four years in the making will help telescopes measure the brightness of stars with greater accuracy

Healthcare

Some BC hospital patients left vulnerable without COVID, flu tests

By Brishti Basu
November 23, 2022

A Langford woman is speaking out after her husband contracted COVID-19 at the hospital but was discharged without diagnosis

Housing

In Eby, municipalities see a potential housing ally

By Shannon Waters
November 22, 2022

Housing targets for some municipalities will be set next year, premier says. Those that meet them will be rewarded with provincial funding while laggards will be dragged along

Crime

They dreamed of Canada. But they were scammed

By Michael John Lo
November 20, 2022

Qinhua Lu was falsely promised a foothold in Canada. Hundreds of thousands of dollars later, she’s still in immigration limbo

Politics

BC quietly removes all requirement to self-isolate when COVID-positive

By Jimmy Thomson
November 18, 2022

The change marks the end of mandatory COVID-19 public health measures in the province, but was not prominently featured in any government communication

Healthcare

Frontline healthcare workers deny BC’s claim that all patients tested for respiratory illness

By Brishti Basu
November 18, 2022

With most people not being tested for what they have, the data presented by the province is incomplete, at best

Environment

Environmental sustainability gets a passing grade in Vital Signs report, but there’s still lots of room for improvement

By Jolene Rudisuela
November 15, 2022

From transportation solutions to reducing waste, climate policies are top of mind in Greater Victoria

Arts

Victoria's arts and culture sector stays steady while touring artists continue to grapple with recovery

By Ryan Hook
November 11, 2022

For a city of its size, Victoria punches above its weight; but musicians are still fighting an uphill battle.