Victoria （6do encyclopedia）230512

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Victoria is a city located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 1843, it is the capital city of British Columbia and has a population of 93,200 people as of 2016. Victoria is known for its beautiful gardens, historic architecture, mild climate, and natural beauty.

History

Victoria was originally inhabited by the Lekwungen people, also known as the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations. In 1843, the Hudson’s Bay Company established Fort Victoria as a trading post and settlement. The city was named after Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, who was on the throne at the time.

During the gold rush era of the 1850s, Victoria grew rapidly as a supply center for miners traveling to the Fraser Canyon. In 1866, Victoria was incorporated as a city and became the capital of the newly formed Colony of British Columbia in 1871.

Victoria continued to grow as a center of government, education, and culture in British Columbia. It was heavily influenced by British colonialism and still has many buildings and landmarks that reflect this history.

Geography and Climate

Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island and has a mild climate due to its location in the Pacific Northwest. Summers are warm and dry, with an average temperature of 20°C (68°F) in July. Winters are mild and wet, with an average temperature of 6°C (43°F) in January.

Victoria is surrounded by natural beauty, with beaches, forests, and mountains all within easy reach. Known as the City of Gardens, it is home to many public parks and gardens, including the famous Butchart Gardens.

Culture and Attractions

Victoria is known for its historic architecture, with many buildings dating back to the Victorian era. Some of the city’s most famous landmarks include the British Columbia Parliament Buildings, Empress Hotel, and Craigdarroch Castle. The city has a vibrant arts and culture scene, with many galleries, theaters, and museums.

One of Victoria’s main attractions is the Inner Harbour, which is home to the Royal BC Museum, the Empress Hotel, and the Parliament Buildings. Visitors can take a water taxi or whale watching tour from the harbour.

Other popular attractions in Victoria include:

• Butchart Gardens: A world-famous garden with over 50 acres of flowers, trees, and ponds.

• Beacon Hill Park: A large public park with lakes, gardens, and a petting zoo.

• Fisherman’s Wharf: A popular waterfront district with restaurants, shops, and floating homes.

• Chinatown: The oldest Chinatown in Canada and second oldest in North America, with historic buildings and shops.

• Victoria Bug Zoo: A family-friendly attraction with over 50 species of bugs and insects.

Transportation

Victoria has an international airport, Victoria International Airport, which serves flights to and from destinations such as Vancouver, Seattle, and Calgary. It is also accessible by ferry from Vancouver or Seattle.

Within the city, public transportation is provided by BC Transit, which operates buses and a light rail system called the Victoria Regional Rapid Transit System. Many tourists also choose to explore the city by bicycle, as there are many bike lanes and rental options available.

Conclusion

Victoria is a beautiful and historic city that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, culture, and modern amenities. From its stunning gardens to its rich history, there is something for everyone in this vibrant Canadian city.

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We’ve educated the public many times. Why can’t we do it for drugs?

The Sydney Morning Herald

23-05-12 01:52

Australia’s war on drugs has failed and instead of throwing millions of dollars at law enforcement, education and rehabilitation should be the new methods of choice, columnist Andrew Rule wrote in the Australian Herald Sun. His comments follow reports that illegal drug sales in Australia are set to reach $10.3bn, up from $8.9bn in 2015-16, while tobacco is now a shrinking market of approximately $13bn. Banishing something doesn’t make it disappear, as illegal substances have grown despite the risks involved, noted the author. Rule recommended investment in education, something which worked with sexual health messaging during the 1980s AIDS crisis, while the only way to suppress the community’s appetite for illegal drugs was through societal change.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/we-ve-educated-the-public-many-times-why-can-t-we-do-it-for-drugs-20230510-p5d77j.html

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NDP leaves spring sitting at legislature facing turmoil in public housing management

The Toronto Star

23-05-11 22:33

An audit by Ernst and Young found mismanagement and a risk to public funds at the public housing agency BC Housing in British Columbia, leading to criticism of the government and a pledge to tighten controls by Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon. The audit identified a conflict of interest between Shayne Ramsay, the former CEO of BC Housing, and his spouse, Janice Abbott, CEO of the corporation's largest housing operator, Atira Women's Resource Society. The government has halted new funding to Atira and will launch another audit. The spring legislative session saw the government pass 25 pieces of legislation, including measures to combat crime proceeds and address the gender pay gap.

https://www.thestar.com/politics/2023/05/11/ndp-leaves-spring-sitting-at-legislature-facing-turmoil-in-public-housing-management.html

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The fashion show that lasts until 4am

The Sydney Morning Herald

23-05-11 22:30

The nightclub and its associated music and fashion scenes have served as important purveyors of style for decades. At the forefront of this phenomenon is the queer end of the club scene, which by default provides a place for anyone creative to express themselves. It is this inclusive aspect that has made clubs and the associated fashion fringe areas so fundamentally important. This year's Australian Fashion Week will be influenced by a number of designers heavily tied to the nightclub scene. Erik Yvon, whose debut at last year's event added a carnival atmosphere to proceedings with voguing models and "off-trend" smiles is one while Jonny Seymour, a DJ and founder of Sydney's Club Kooky, will also be taking part. Seymour believes that the creativity spawned at the queer end of club life has given rise to a visual representation of a safe space. “Diversity no longer seems tokenistic or just a trend,” he said. “That hateful voice against inclusion just doesn’t exist in this utopian land."

https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/the-fashion-show-that-lasts-until-4am-20230504-p5d5lh.html

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B.C. sets record, delivers 350,000 surgeries last fiscal year, health minister says

The Toronto Star

23-05-11 22:20

The Canadian province of British Columbia has set a record for the most surgeries performed in a year, delivering over 350,000 procedures between April 2022 and March 2023. The move helped to complete postponed surgeries due to the COVID-19 pandemic, staffing challenges, and extreme weather. The achievement, which exceeds last year's record of 337,000, reflects the Ministry of Health's commitment to delivering quality healthcare services to all patients. The ministry reports that 99.9% of the almost 15,000 patients whose surgeries were postponed during the first wave of the pandemic in 2020 have received their procedures if they wanted them.

https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2023/05/11/bc-sets-record-delivers-350000-surgeries-last-fiscal-year-health-minister-says.html

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Hectares burned in B.C. wildfires four times higher than normal as high heat moves in

The Globe and Mail

23-05-11 21:30

British Columbia's Ministry of Emergency Management has said the number of hectares burned during this year's fire season is four times larger than normal. Two major wildfires burning in the Peace River region are still out of control. Despite firefighters using planes and helicopters to attack fires from the air and digging trenches, a lack of rain and scorching temperatures continue to fuel the fires. The Boundary Lake fire remains the largest to date, burning through over 6,000 hectares while a number of properties near Goodlow remain under evacuation order.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-hectares-burned-in-bc-wildfires-four-times-higher-than-normal-as-high/

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‘Falling through the cracks’: NSW boys fail to keep up with girls in reading

The Sydney Morning Herald

23-05-16 08:00

Results from the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) have shown that fourth grade boys in New South Wales are falling behind their female counterparts in reading, further widening the literacy gender gap. The PIRLS assesses the reading proficiency of Year 4 students every five years, making it the only global examination that was not cancelled during the pandemic. While the report found no overall decline in Australian reading results, one in five primary school students did not meet the proficient reading standard. 80% of Australian students met the benchmark, meaning a "challenging but reasonable" expectation of student achievement.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/falling-through-the-cracks-nsw-boys-fail-to-keep-up-with-girls-in-reading-20230516-p5d8ol.html

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Victorian results slip as other states hold steady in literacy test

The Sydney Morning Herald

23-05-16 08:00

Victorian schoolchildren have underperformed on the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), which is conducted every five years in more than 50 countries, due to a drop in the proportion of year 4 students who demonstrate advanced reading abilities, according to the Australian Council for Educational Research. While overall results for Australia remained steady compared to those of 2016, Victoria was the only Australian state or territory to record a statistically significant decline. The assessment showed an overall decline in global literacy between 2016 and 2021, following pandemic-related closures and disruptions to in-person learning.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/victorian-results-slip-as-other-states-hold-steady-in-literacy-test-20230516-p5d8na.html

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Testing times: Cummins open to Boxing Day, New Year Test rotation

The Age

23-05-16 06:40

Cricket Australia (CA) are refusing to guarantee traditional Test venues, Melbourne and Sydney Boxing Day and New Year Tests, beyond next season as it seeks to obtain more government funding. South Australia has submitted an audacious bid to lure the New Year’s Test away from Sydney while Victoria has declined to confirm the Boxing Day Test will go ahead unless it offers value for money. Captain of the Australian cricket team Pat Cummins said he will support changes to the season’s Tests if it helps enhance the game and attracts more fans.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/cricket/testing-times-cummins-open-to-boxing-day-new-year-test-rotation-20230516-p5d8nb.html

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Ukraine’s Eurovision finalists plead for Australian Hawkeis

The Sydney Morning Herald

23-05-16 06:07

Ukraine has enlisted the help of its 2023 Eurovision finalists, popular electronic music duo Tvorchi, to urge the Albanese government to send Australian-made mobility vehicles, Hawkei, to the front lines of its fighting with Russia. Ukraine claims that the patrol vehicles are crucial for its counter-offensive against Russia, however, the Australian Army has reportedly said that they cannot be sent because of their braking issues during development. The "Free the Hawkei" campaign has included billboard advertisements and rallies across Australia. The package of aid to be announced next week may include donations of Australian Abrams tanks.

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/ukraine-s-eurovision-finalists-plead-for-australian-hawkeis-20230516-p5d8rx.html

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Guess What? Mem Fox children’s book banned in Florida as ‘pornography’

The Sydney Morning Herald

23-05-16 05:55

The Florida county of Duval has banned Australian author Mem Fox's Guess What? because a picture of main character Daisy O'Grady taking a bath has been deemed pornographic. The book joins a host of LGBTQIA+ or culturally diverse-themed books that have been removed from school libraries in the state. The banning has come as a result of legislation enacted in 2022 that many Florida schools believe could lead to prison sentences. Although books must be "age appropriate" and "free of pornography", what constitutes both "appropriate" and "pornography" remains unclear in the legislation.

https://www.smh.com.au/culture/books/guess-what-mem-fox-children-s-book-banned-in-florida-as-pornography-20230516-p5d8t2.html

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Here’s a list of April inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

The Toronto Star

23-05-16 13:09

Canada's annual inflation rate was 4.4% in April according to Statistics Canada. The agency also released inflation rates for major cities across the country, but warned that figures may have fluctuated widely as they are based on small statistical samples. Inflation rates varied from 3.1% in Iqaluit to 5.8% in Saskatoon and Whitehorse.

https://www.thestar.com/business/2023/05/16/heres-a-list-of-april-inflation-rates-for-selected-canadian-cities.html

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13 reasons why Melbourne is the world's greatest city

Telegraph

23-05-16 12:05

Melbourne has been listed tenth on the Economist Intelligence Unit’s report of the world’s greatest cities to live. The city has the largest and most important street art scene in the world and Flinders Street Station is one of the world’s most beautiful stations. The city’s St Kilda offers seaside and retro fun and Phillip Island is known for the Koala Conservation Centre. Melbourne has a vibrant music scene, swim-with-dolphin eco-tourism and Rose Street Artists’ Market for handmade artwork and design, while Collins Street showcases Melbourne’s architecture. Hidden Secrets Tours sidesteps the obvious in favour of Melbourne’s offbeat sights, while the Royal Botanic Gardens is an ideal spot for those seeking peace and relaxation. Other attractions include Melbourne Central Shopping Centre, the cute wildlife and craft hipster haven.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/oceania/australia/victoria/melbourne/reasons-to-visit-melbourne-see-and-do-australia/

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Landsec boss warns of ‘higher for longer’ interest rates

Financial Times

23-05-16 10:19

Mark Allan, CEO of Landsec, said that the industry faces a “higher for longer” interest rate environment and warned property investors not to “hope that markets will just ‘return to normal’ and interest rates come back down sharply if we wait long enough”. Landsec swung to a loss of £622m due to the property value falling by 7.7%, which was led by a 15% fall in the value of its City of London offices during the year to the end of March. Commercial property values and deal-making have slumped in the past few months.

https://www.ft.com/content/ac7b9a1e-18b7-4c05-b847-7a13b1b38a59

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Regional mall deals netting close to $300 million

The Sydney Morning Herald

23-05-16 14:00

Food-anchored malls have been some of the most popular deals recently in the Australian retail property market, with close to AUD 292m ($215m) worth of retail assets changing hands. Mintus bought Bathurst Chase from Quanta Investment Funds on a passing yield of 7.36%, as Dexus offloaded Deepwater Plaza in Woy Woy for AUD 111m to Raptis Investments. Both of the deals were negotiated off-market by CBRE, which sold Shepparton Marketplace in Victoria for AUD 88.1m and Beenleigh Marketplace in Queensland for AUD 85m in 2022 respectively.

https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/regional-mall-deals-netting-close-to-300-million-20230516-p5d8q2.html

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Guardian Caps, a soft-shell helmet cover, among CFL's new player-safety initiatives

CBC

23-05-16 20:31

The Canadian Football League (CFL) has mandated the use of Guardian Cap soft-shell helmet coverings for the sport's 2019 season for all offensive and defensive linemen, running backs and linebackers, to reduce the impact of a hit by at least 10% for individual players and at least 20% when worn by both participants. The protective gear will be worn throughout the regular season during padded practice sessions. Clubs will also have collapsible medical-release tents on their bench during games; team personnel all need to be certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association; and medical meetings have been enhanced.

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-guardian-caps-player-safety-protocols-1.6845420

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Step out of the sunlight and into Melbourne Design Week’s most outlandish exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald

23-05-16 19:30

Inner-city silos in Melbourne, Australia have been converted into a design exhibition featuring 23 designers from objects to lighting. The six-pack of silos, each 26 metres tall, was built in 1938 as part of Barrett Burston Maltings and were operational until 2018. The exhibition, called The Silo Project, will take place up until May 21 as part of Melbourne Design Week in Australia.

https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/step-out-of-the-sunlight-and-into-melbourne-design-week-s-most-outlandish-exhibition-20230516-p5d8nz.html

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Everywhere in the world loves train travel. Why doesn’t Australia?

The Sydney Morning Herald

23-05-16 19:00

Train travel can be the best kind of travel. It's social, cost-effective, comfortable, environmentally-friendly and provides scenic views. It's surprising, therefore, that following the trend in high-speed trains that Europe, America, China and Japan have made, Australia has not invested more in rail, particularly for high-speed long-haul travel and long-haul commuting. While there are relatively low levels of demand, even routes between Sydney and Melbourne have high numbers of passengers, enough to support high-speed rail. Yet Australia seems unable to embrace the joys of train travel in the same way as the rest of the world.

https://www.smh.com.au/traveller/travel-news/everywhere-in-the-world-loves-train-travel-why-doesn-t-australia-20230511-p5d7m8.html

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Guardian Caps among new player-safety initiatives being introduced by CFL

The Globe and Mail

23-05-16 23:09

The Canadian Football League (CFL) has mandated the use of Guardian Cap protective headgear for some players. The helmet cover is aimed at reducing the impact of blows to the head, not stopping them altogether, by offering an extra layer of soft padding. Offensive and defensive linemen, running backs and linebackers are required to wear the Guardian Cap during training, and during regular tackle practice sessions throughout the season. The CFL has also enhanced pre-game medical meetings, ensured all strength and conditioning staff are certified, and expanded emergency medical response training.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-guardian-caps-among-new-player-safety-initiatives-being-introduced-by/

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Long weekend weather will be a mix of sun, clouds and showers

The Toronto Star

23-05-16 22:35

Weather forecasters predict that Canadians can expect a mixed weather pattern for the Victoria Day long weekend. Environment Canada predicts that while the weekend will generally be warm, there may be cooler periods in the evening with showers on both Friday and Saturday. Sunday is predicted to be cloudy, with the holiday Monday forecast to be clear and sunny.

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/05/15/long-weekend-weather-a-mix-of-sun-clouds-and-showers.html