Olivier Laurin
Mutlimedia Reporter at Black Press Media
Bilingual multimedia journalist from Montréal, Québec. @BlackPressMedia reporter at the @CVRecord.
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1 week ago |
abbynews.com | Olivier Laurin
Victoria has recently come under unwanted national scrutiny following two Globe and Mail articles that labelled Pandora Avenue the “epicentre of a nationwide opioid crisis,” warning the epidemic could engulf the city’s downtown core. Describing the street as an “open-air drug market,” the coverage sparked strong reactions from leaders and residents, with some challenging this narrative.
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goldstreamgazette.com | Olivier Laurin
The smell of fresh Chinese buns and the sound of drumming filled the air on lower Fisgard Street at Victoria’s fourth Awakening Chinatown. Held on the afternoon of May 25, the event was expected to draw up to 5,000 visitors to take part in a wide variety of activities and learn more about the capital city’s rich Chinese legacy. Founded in 1858, Victoria’s Chinatown is the oldest in Canada, and Robert Fung, chair of the festival, believes this is something that’s worth celebrating.
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pqbnews.com | Olivier Laurin
Hundreds of brave souls left the comfort of their beds in the early hours of May 25 to take on the gruelling 2025 Victoria Ironman 70.3. Held annually in May, the triathlon pushes athletes of all ages, from seasoned pros to first-time competitors, to their physical and mental limits.
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2 weeks ago |
chemainusvalleycourier.ca | Olivier Laurin
Like the old adage says, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure and Thursday (May 22) Greater Victoria’s garbage became the region’s treasure. After nearly three years in development, the Capital Regional District (CRD) inaugurated a new renewable natural gas (RNG) plant at the Hartland Landfill. This facility is the first of its kind on Vancouver Island and was described as a step toward cutting greenhouse gas emissions on the south Island.
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goldstreamgazette.com | Olivier Laurin
Thousands lined up on Victoria’s Douglas Street for the capital’s signature spring celebration on May 19. The 125th Victoria Day Parade took over the downtown street, with the procession kicking off at 9 a.m. near Mayfair Mall. Over the following hours, thousands of participants, floats, and entertainers made their way to the parade's finish line at Douglas and Courtney streets.
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