News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Indigenous

Local First Nations and municipalities explore potential Island Rail revitalization

Robyn Bell
December 11, 2025

Songhees and Esquimalt Nation will lead the initiative, exploring the feasibility of a rail system between Victoria and the Westshore.

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Wear2Start: A fresh start in a new outfit

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December 5, 2025

What began nearly 25 years ago as a service helping women dress for job interviews has expanded to meet a much wider range of needs.

Events

Events happening in Greater Victoria this December

Emily Edwards
December 2, 2025

From intimate jazz performances and candlelit classical concerts to family-friendly films and New Year's Eve celebrations, the capital region offers countless ways to embrace the magic of the season.

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Dine Around Gala returns in January with a record 60+ restaurants

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December 2, 2025

Top restaurants will set three-course menus at deliciously low prices, delighting locals and visitors alike.

Climate Change

Independent review of CleanBC highlights financial benefits of sustainability

Robyn Bell
November 26, 2025

The report found the province's investment in LNG projects could cost more down the line.

Death

Death comes to Craigdarroch Castle

Mark Brennae
November 26, 2025

Another funerary ritual of the Victorian era involved something, or someone, called a sin-eater who would be called in to spiritually cleanse a dead person’s soul, even at times using the expired body as a table.

Ocean

Legal challenge looming as Island First Nation fights for BC’s herring stocks

WSANEC hereditary chiefs have been calling on the DFO to place a moratorium on herring fishing in the Georgia Strait for over a year.

Policing

OPCC releases report on police misconduct, includes Greater Victoria officers

Robyn Bell
November 19, 2025

The misconduct ranges from minor indiscretions to serious crimes.