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Erin Kelly an associate professor and the director of the academic and technical writing program is like many in the post-secondary education system figuring out how AI can be responsibly used. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

B.C. professors still processing how AI fits into post-secondary education

Educators are finding the line between using AI as a tool or for plagiarism

Erin Kelly an associate professor and the director of the academic and technical writing program is like many in the post-secondary education system figuring out how AI can be responsibly used. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
Eric Roberts spent nine out of 10 days at the Victoria General Hosptial in the hallway. (Courtesy of Eric Roberts)

87-year-old B.C. man spent nine days in hospital hallway

Eric Roberts said he felt like a ‘second-class citizen’ while at Victoria General Hospital

Eric Roberts spent nine out of 10 days at the Victoria General Hosptial in the hallway. (Courtesy of Eric Roberts)
The National Eating Disorder Infomation Centre estimates that one in four boys and men in Canada are struggling with an eating disorder. (Courtesy of Pixabay)

Victoria man looks to end stigma around eating disorders in men

One in four men in Canada have an eating disorder, but that’s just those who identify as struggling

The National Eating Disorder Infomation Centre estimates that one in four boys and men in Canada are struggling with an eating disorder. (Courtesy of Pixabay)
Finley Comartin was diagnosed with dyslexia in grade 4 last year and his screening was paid for privately. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

Parents ‘cautiously optimistic’ about B.C. budget’s dyslexia supports

$30M provided for screenings but parents worry some kids won’t receive help

Finley Comartin was diagnosed with dyslexia in grade 4 last year and his screening was paid for privately. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
Oliver Ratchford’s family has demanded answers after he was taken into the MCFD’s care and drowned days later. (Courtesy of Jade Ratchford)

Oliver’s law: Victoria family calls for MCFD review amid drowning of son, 6

A statement released from the family called for a body to oversee the ministry

Oliver Ratchford’s family has demanded answers after he was taken into the MCFD’s care and drowned days later. (Courtesy of Jade Ratchford)
Oliver Ratchford died two days after he had been found unresponsive in a pond. (Courtesy of Jade Ratchford)

6-year-old drowns in Victoria pond while in MCFD care; fundraiser launched

He was taken to hospital but died after two days on life support

Oliver Ratchford died two days after he had been found unresponsive in a pond. (Courtesy of Jade Ratchford)
Mica Munro and Jasper Smith pose in front of their Saanich home they bought two years. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

Insurance anxiety looms for B.C. homeowners facing climate impacts

Coverage prices could rise due to the impacts of climate change-fueled disasters

Mica Munro and Jasper Smith pose in front of their Saanich home they bought two years. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
Bruce Williams, CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce has concerns about the new international student visa cap. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

Student visa cap requires rethink, ignores economic realities: B.C. businesses

Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce CEO calls for more campus housing and better oversight

Bruce Williams, CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce has concerns about the new international student visa cap. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
UVic says declining international student enrolment is the primary cause for budget cuts. (Black Press Media photo file)

B.C. university cuts budget $13M due to international student decline

University of Victoria says it’s too early to determine which areas of the school will be affected

UVic says declining international student enrolment is the primary cause for budget cuts. (Black Press Media photo file)
Colin Kingsford and his on leash dog Sydney take walks around Craigdarroch Castle. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

VIDEO: Animal control officers attempt to seize B.C. senior’s leashed dog

Witness upset, records video showing animal control officer pulling the leash of 82-year-old’s dog

Colin Kingsford and his on leash dog Sydney take walks around Craigdarroch Castle. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
Teacher Justin Lee stands beside his suited-up lion dancer students at practice before the Grand Parade in Chinatown. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

VIDEO: Lion dancers prep for B.C. Chinatown parade as Lunar New Year nears

Performers practice up to eight weeks in advance before the annual parade in Victoria

Teacher Justin Lee stands beside his suited-up lion dancer students at practice before the Grand Parade in Chinatown. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
The Oak Bay Marina and Marina Dockside Eatery are pictured on a sunny day. (Photo by ER Kilpatrick)

Just one B.C. town cracks list of best places to live in Canada

Moving Waldo list determined by safety, affordability, and quality of life

The Oak Bay Marina and Marina Dockside Eatery are pictured on a sunny day. (Photo by ER Kilpatrick)
A man experiencing homelessness claimed he faced discrimination at the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre in Colwood. (News Staff/Thomas Eley)

‘I wanna scrub up’: Unhoused man blocked from showers at B.C. rec centre

Greater Victoria centre stopped man from using arena facilities due to accessibility, monitoring

A man experiencing homelessness claimed he faced discrimination at the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre in Colwood. (News Staff/Thomas Eley)
Views from Sombrio Beach on Vancouver Island, B.C. (left) versus the scenery from Wasootch Ridge in Kananaskis, Alberta (right).

Residents fleeing B.C. for Alberta as housing crisis deepens

British Columbians left for Alberta in 2023, according to StatsCan report

Views from Sombrio Beach on Vancouver Island, B.C. (left) versus the scenery from Wasootch Ridge in Kananaskis, Alberta (right).
Joanne Thibault poses in front of Finest at Sea, where she works as a consultant after coming out of retirement. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

‘Horrible situation’: B.C. senior forced to unretire as costs skyrocket

Study finds more people facing uncertain retirement due to the cost of living

Joanne Thibault poses in front of Finest at Sea, where she works as a consultant after coming out of retirement. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
Leo was one of the kittens abandoned. (Courtesy of BC SPCA Victoria)

‘Looking for mom’: Kittens abandoned in cardboard box at B.C. animal shelter

The five kittens are only four weeks old

Leo was one of the kittens abandoned. (Courtesy of BC SPCA Victoria)
Kearra Guldemond is overjoyed to see her boyfriend Jiseop Kim after four months at sea. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

Navy ships return to B.C. just in time for family hugs and holiday kisses

The HMCS Ottawa, HMCS Vancouver, and MV Asterix return from Japan and Korea

Kearra Guldemond is overjoyed to see her boyfriend Jiseop Kim after four months at sea. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
Dog-lover Tina Dyck holds an eight-week-old puppy. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

Cross-B.C. trek for the ‘Howlidays’ helping puppies find forever homes

Adorable puppies touring the paw-vince thanks to campaign by BC Humane Society and Accent Inns

Dog-lover Tina Dyck holds an eight-week-old puppy. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
Tony Eng exhibit at the Chinese-Canadian Museum in Victoria. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

VIDEO: B.C.’s ‘Ambassador of Magic’ saluted at the Chinese-Canadian Museum

Victoria museum opens an exhibit to honour homegrown magician Tony Eng

Tony Eng exhibit at the Chinese-Canadian Museum in Victoria. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
Left to right, Mike Hudema and Mary Stuart member of Climate Justice Victoria stand beside massive ice sculpture at climate protest. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

Climate protesters leave ice sculpture to melt on B.C. Legislature lawn

The rally is a response to the provincial government’s fracking and LNG expansion plans

Left to right, Mike Hudema and Mary Stuart member of Climate Justice Victoria stand beside massive ice sculpture at climate protest. (Ella Matte/News Staff)