Latest from Kathryn Marlow
Cowichan Valley transit strike continues into 3rd month
Bus and handyDART workers in Vancouver Island’s Cowichan Valley say they’re still looking for a better wage and pension offer and washroom breaks. They’ve been on strike since Feb. 8.
Citizens' group recommends Victoria-Saanich amalgamation
A citizens’ assembly looking at Greater Victoria’s two largest municipalities says Victoria and Saanich would be better off if they amalgamated. The municipalities’ councils are expected to suggest a referendum on the matter, giving residents their say in 2026.
Fired B.C. school trustees going to court to try to get their jobs back
The Greater Victoria school trustees who were fired by the province in January have filed a court petition to try to get their jobs back.
Victoria residents vote in favour of plan to replace city's only public pool
Victoria residents gave the city the go-ahead to borrow up to $168.9 million to build a new Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre.
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These islanders know the secrets to dealing with long power outages
B.C. Hydro has warned of increased power outages this winter due to drought-weakened trees. So CBC headed to Thetis Island, a place where days-long winter outages are common, to get some tips on how to prepare to be without power.
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Victoria arts venue closure has people wondering what's next
A non-profit arts and culture venue in Victoria is closing on Oct. 27 after struggling to make rent. The Victoria Event Centre hosted concerts and other arts events for 21 years, leaving people wondering if anything can take its place.
Inquest urges independent reviews of unexpected hospital deaths
The inquest jury's nine recommendations to Island Health and the minister of health call for measures to improve accountability and the investigatory process around unexpected deaths in health-care settings.
Women's sports are dominating. 2 B.C. athletes want to keep it that way
Between the expansion of the WNBA, the inaugural season of the PWHL, and the creation of the Northern Super League, there’s a lot of excitement about women’s sports across Canada right now. In Victoria, B.C., two women are working to get girls excited about playing sports, at any level.
Unclear guidelines force family to travel without service dog
A B.C. family says WestJet agents told them they could not guarantee in advance that their son’s certified service dog would be allowed on its flight to Mexico, so they travelled without it. While the airline’s stated policy allows for service dogs, an advocate says there can be confusion about the rules when people fly.
More B.C. homes will be eligible for heat pump rebates starting in June
The provincial and federal governments are chipping in up to $254 million total to help single-family households in B.C. switch from fossil fuel heating to electric heat pumps.