Kylie Stanton

Videojournalist

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• What’s nostalgia worth? B.C. men make $600 pizza order from Windsor, Ont.

  Two men from Victoria, B.C., spent more than $600 this week to have Windsor pizza, known internationally for its distinctive style, shipped all the way to the west coast.

  Canada

  May 7
• ‘Every day she’s getting stronger’: Very rare hairless goat born on B.C. farm

  "Every day she's getting stronger and better," Rogers said. "Every day we're figuring out how to care for her, keep her warm and dry and see what happens in the future."

  Canada

  May 3
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• Lytton debris removal delays a result of archaeological importance, costing issues

  In a statement Sunday, Emergency Management B.C. said it was working with the village, insurance providers and the local First Nation to get work done 'as quickly as possible.'

  Fire

  May 2
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• ‘I don’t want money to rule this store’: Nanaimo, B.C. thrift shop gives back

  "If they can't afford it, they can have it if they really need it," said Deni's Dynamite Deal's owner Denis Bezeau. "I don't want money to rule this store."

  Features

  Apr 22
• Staffing crunch looms large as BC Ferries gears up for busy Easter weekend

  BC Ferries has added extra sailings to accommodate holiday traffic for the Easter long weekend but says an ongoing staffing crunch due to COVID-19 could still cause problems.

  Traffic

  Apr 13
• Environmental group sparks debate over B.C. cruise industry’s economic impact in Victoria

  An independent report commissioned by Stand.earth argues the cruise industry's economic impact does not match its environmental impact.

  Environment

  Apr 8
• Pickleballers make a racket outside Victoria City Hall over loss of James Bay courts

  The city removed pickleball lines from tennis courts in Todd Park on March 31, after it received noise complaints from neighbours.

  Canada

  Apr 7
• ‘Your kind isn’t welcome here’: B.C. family targeted with hate-filled messages

  A Vancouver Island family now has a safety plan in place after receiving multiple hateful notes on their car. They hope that by speaking up, the threatening notes stop.

  Crime

  Apr 1
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• ‘Homophobia is a real thing’: B.C. student says he was attacked for being gay

  Const. Gary O'Brien confirmed the investigation is being treated as a possible hate crime and a 19-year-old man has now been arrested on one count of assault.

  Crime

  Mar 31
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• B.C. law student launches ‘Slava Sweatshirts’ fashion line to raise money for Ukraine

  Madison and Lisa Fleischer, co-owners of the X-Treme Clothing Boutique in Tsawwassen, B.C., launched the "Slava Sweatshirts" line shortly after the war began.

  Canada

  Mar 28
• Two weeks after dropping mask mandate, B.C. faces calls to mask back up

  It's been two weeks since British Columbia scrapped its mask mandate, and there are calls from some quarters for the province to reinstate it amid fears of another Omicron wave.

  Health

  Mar 25
• B.C. daycares report delays in funding approval as more $10-a-day spaces announced

  The B.C. government is committed to providing 3,750 spaces as part of the 2021 budget but that number has to increase to 12,500 spaces by the end of this year

  Politics

  Mar 24
• Year-round floating spa barge proposed for Victoria’s inner harbour

  The proposal includes a 44-metre Nordic spa housed on a barge that would float just steps away from the inner harbour causeway and within view of the B.C. legislature. 

  Economy

  Mar 16
• ‘Do your homework’: B.C. couple stranded in U.S., unable to find a rapid COVID-19 test

  April Lewis and her partner Martin knew they needed a negative rapid test result to come back to Canada, but had no idea how tricky it would be to find one.

  Health

  Mar 14
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• Victoria braces for ‘Freedom Convoy’ COVID-19 mandate protest

  In a video message posted online, Victoria police Chief Del Manak said any dangerous acts of unlawful activity 'will be met with de-escalation and enforcement.'

  Health

  Mar 11
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• Renewed call for safety upgrades after cyclist struck at spot where collision killed Saanich teen

  Paul O'Callaghan was cycling home on Monday, when he was hit by a trailer being towed by a pickup truck driver in the same place Kaydence Bourque was killed two months ago.

  Politics

  Feb 11
• ‘He said I was too exposed’: B.C. woman says doctor refused treatment over what she was wearing

  In a statement, TELUS Health said "we are aware of the situation and take it seriously. We're conducting a full investigation. The well-being of our patients is our top priority."

  Health

  Feb 7
• ‘I understand the mission’: Actor Jesse Lipscombe on Black representation in film

  Jesse Lipscombe, who lives in Vancouver, is known for his starring role in the 2017 comedy-drama, It's Not My Fault and I Don't Care Anyway. 

  Perspectives

  Feb 2
• Third Victoria-area medical clinic announces closure in as many weeks

  There are already an estimated 100,000 people without access to primary care in the capital region.

  Health

  Jan 28
• Months later, only four of 109 missing containers from MV Zim Kingston have been found

  The 109 shipping contains fell from the MV Zim Kingston in stormy waters last October, roughly 41 nautical miles west of the entrance to the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

  Environment

  Jan 24
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• Two years into pandemic, effects of COVID-19 on youth mental health a growing concern

  While children have seen less risk of severe physical illness from COVID-19, doctors say their mental health has been another story.

  Health

  Jan 21
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• Ucluelet First Nation without water, and Tonga tsunami surge probed as possible cause

  Ucluelet First Nation declared a state of emergency this week after a barge severed the line in the inlet between Ucluelet and the Indigenous community of Hitacu.

  Environment

  Jan 20
• COVID-19: Why doctors warn against letting your guard down against Omicron

  The warning comes as the variant continues to spread rapidly across Canada, and amid evidence that it is linked to less severe outcomes — particularly among the double-vaccinated.

  Health

  Jan 14
• ‘Find the joy’: How 3 B.C. cats and a Vitamix blender are spreading happiness worldwide

  With media requests and people reaching out from around the world, Jessica Gerson-Neeves said it has been overwhelming but in a good way.

  Trending

  Jan 12
• Competition Bureau fines Keurig Canada for claiming coffee pods were recyclable: UVic environmental law group

  The group from the University of Victoria made a submission to the Competition Bureau asking for a $10 million fine and a retraction from Keurig.

  Economy

  Jan 11