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Alcohol and tobacco consumption is higher on the Island than rest of BC

Robyn Bell
December 19, 2024

The rate of Island hospitalizations for alcohol use is twice the national average.

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News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Housing

Cool Aid ready to launch the new Crosstown multi-use housing development

New tenants are expected to move into Crosstown sometime in February.

Charity

Fundraiser aims to help non-profit keeping people safe in Victoria’s nightlife district

Robyn Bell
December 2, 2024

Hotel Zed will match up to $25K in donations to Good Night Out, supporting work to prevent sexual assault and gendered violence during nights out.

Events

Free and public seasonal events around the CRD this December

We’ve rounded up a host of holiday events happening across the region

Events

Holiday concerts happening in Greater Victoria 2024

Robyn Bell
November 27, 2024

Traditional classics, pop hits, and jazzy renditions of holiday favourites can be heard throughout the city this season.

Economy

Victoria’s living wage nearly $10 more an hour than current minimum wage

Robyn Bell
November 25, 2024

Cost of living in the capital has risen 5% since last year

Business

Next year's convention bookings already up 40% for the region

Mark Brennae
November 23, 2024

“The best barometer of how many people are downtown compared to pre-pandemic [days] would be if you look downtown and see how few restaurants actually stay open for lunch versus five years ago." — Bill Lewis, chair of the Hotel Association of Greater Victoria.

Energy

Pollution expert report says contaminants present in the Tod Creek Watershed

Sample analysis shows the presence of multiple contaminants in the Tod Creek watershed, but no red flags have been raised—yet.

Homelessness

A limited number of emergency mats put street-entrenched people in the eye of a storm

“We need more shelter spaces and supportive housing,” — Grant McKenzie, Our Place Society

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