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Hand-drawn panorama of Victoria's Inner Harbour — lighthouse and cherry blossom on the left, a ferry on the water, Parliament and the park on the right.
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Hey Happy to open new location on Cook

The cafe's Cook Street Village location will be its third.

Robyn Bell·Tuesday, July 14, 2026·4 min read

Jim Lister, president of Phillips Brewing & Malting Co., is flanked by Victoria MP Will Greaves and Thom Riley of the BC Craft Brewers Guild. Photo: Mark Brennae / Capital Daily

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BC craft beer makers welcome federal tax break

The federal government has extended the cap on annual alcohol excise tax increases, meaning companies that produce beer, wine, and spirits will pay 2% instead of a higher rate in line with inflation.

Mark Brennae
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3 big events announced for Victoria in 2026

From music and food to FIFA World Cup viewings, the warmer weather will bring some fun to the capital city.

Robyn Bell·Monday, March 9, 2026·3 min

A cold, refreshing Lighthouse pint. Courtesy of the Lighthouse Brewery Facebook page.

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Lighthouse brewery, tasting room to close this month, Phillips swallows brands

Co-owner and GM Ben Thomas said the Lighthouse tasting room will be open until the end of the month—there’s a big thank-you party on Saturday—and it will hand off its stable of suds to Phillips, effective Sunday.

Mark Brennae, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, January 19, 2026·3 min

Dino Osmanovic and Maryanne Carmack in front of Roast's counter. Photo: Robyn Bell / Capital Daily

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Changes to immigration policies hurting Victoria restaurant workers

Foreign restaurant workers are unsure about their futures—and employers say it's bad for business.

Robyn Bell·Monday, March 10, 2025·8 min

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Single-use bylaw enacted by Victoria includes opt-out options

Customers ordering food over third-party apps can still request single-use items

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, September 9, 2024·3 min

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Victoria to host first-ever Caribbean Carnival this weekend

i-Land Festival will take over Centennial Square for two days of music, dance, food, and fun.

Robyn Bell·Wednesday, August 21, 2024·3 min