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City of Victoria employee fired for beheading deceased cougarThe animal was seen walking throughout the city on Nov. 21, 2023 and Victoria police decided to shoot and kill the cougar due to the public safety risk involved.CanadaJan 9
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Victoria ’embraces adventure’ for top spot on Conde Nast list of world’s best citiesReaders gave Victoria, San Sebastián in Spain, and Singapore the top three spots on the list in Condé Nast Traveller, which publishes numerous magazines.Oct 5, 2023
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Victoria pledges $2.5 million from ‘Airbnb tax’ to help house hospitality workersThe money will go to help build a 40-unit apartment with one-third held at below market rents and with priority given to hospitality industry workers.CanadaSep 20, 2023
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More than 29K 911 calls for encampments in Victoria over 3 yearsCouncillor Stephen Hammond provided Victoria police data on his social media, which showed 911 was called 9,363 times in 2022 for “shelter and park” calls.CrimeAug 11, 2023
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Victoria B.C. businesses looking at funding to help beautify downtownB.C.'s Minister of Public Safety, Mike Farnworth, said the province's Safer Communities Action Plan strengthens enforcement and leverages mental health and addictions services.CrimeAug 2, 2023
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Victoria councillors mull floating spa proposal for Inner HarbourIf approved, the floating park with saunas, cold pools and green space would be built at Ship Point, stretching nearly 44 metres in length and 10.4 metres in height.PoliticsJan 12, 2023
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As frosty conditions continue, Victoria mayor questioned about extreme weather plansThe Greater Victoria Extreme Weather Response Plan prompts the opening and co-ordination of shelter spaces and resources to protect those in need in unsafe weather conditions.WeatherNov 8, 2022
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Victoria seniors stage protest at vacant school field, seeking park space for eldersAbout 100 seniors took part in the protest near the land owned by the Greater Victoria School District, and say they are being shut out of green space near their homes.PoliticsSep 27, 2022
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Sexualized violence in Victoria’s hospitality sector prompts new safety programThe new program was prompted by a "number of incidents" related to sexual assault in Victoria's hospitality sector, including restaurants and bars.CanadaSep 14, 2022
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With so many incumbents out of the race, Victoria City Hall faces fall overhaulMayor Lisa Helps is not running for a third term in the municipal election, and at least six council members have declared their intention to vacate their seats.PoliticsAug 29, 2022
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