Jess and Rodney Newcombe spent the past year hiking deep into the backcountry of Vancouver Island to find snow to ski—months after the last flakes of winter stopped falling
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Weather
Lack of communication leaves unhoused Victorians out in the snow, despite open warming centre
The city opened a warming centre Monday night after constant snowfall, but the city’s unhoused say they were not informed about its availability
Amidst threats of obsolescence, the Trial Islands lighthouse is still home to keepers continuing this work, and caring for the Island
Housing providers weigh how to build more units on land already occupied by residents
Craig is a dancer and visual artist whose practice embodies themes of community and empowerment
Mental Health
On stress leave with a service weapon: Victoria police officers with PTSD say the department is failing them
Traumatic experiences are part of the job of a police officer. But multiple VicPD sources say cronyism, discrimination, and indifference within the department make that trauma worse
Municipal
‘I believe Victoria is a city and that’s a good thing’: Alto aims for transformation with intent
Long-serving councillor has an ambitious vision for Victoria as well as an eye for moderation
In an era of sky-high rents and an ever-rising cost of living, the Central Saanich seniors home provides a haven for 55+ veterans and others
