News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Indigenous

Indigenous people once roamed Island mountains on foot—and marmots were key to their survival

Marmot bones and charcoal found in remote alpine caves have distinct human markings dating back 2,400 years.

Transportation

Victoria Uber workers could be first in Canada to unionize

Isaac Phan Nay
March 29, 2025

More than 500 drivers signed union cards before UFCW applied for certification on March 10.

Health

Island's first long-term recovery centre for women opens in View Royal

New centre means locals won't have to leave family and community

Sponsored

Story Studio wants children to foster deeper connections by writing and sharing their stories

Eva Rasciauskas
March 24, 2025

This award-winning charity inspires youth to be great storytellers through writing workshops for all ages

Health

Clock running on municipal budget decisions around E-Comm

Many municipalities have decided to accept the costs and have already integrated them into their budgets. Others, such as Sooke, are still deliberating.

Homelessness

Alliance to End Homelessness unveils strategic plan to achieve ‘functional zero’ by 2030

The Built for Zero initiative has become a national movement that encourages communities to work together toward ending homelessness through measurable and timebound goals.

Homelessness

Victoria bylaw amendments offer strategies for dealing with the homeless crisis

A city staff report alleges people experiencing homelessness have been transferred to Victoria parks after being released from hospital care or custody in neighbouring municipalities.

Food

British Columbians drinking less booze: UVic study

Mark Brennae
March 12, 2025

“It is astounding to see this huge change from record highs to record lows in just a few short years," — CISUR director Dr.Tim Naimi.