News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Events

This week in Greater Victoria: April 7 to 13 events

Cow paintings, Easter bunny visits, grilled cheeses, Taylor Swift tributes, trivia, Filipino culture, cocktails, and much more!

Politics

These are the candidates running in the Esquimalt byelection this Saturday

Eight candidates are vying for the seat, exceeding the number of hopefuls in the 2022 election.

Environment

The West Coast's tidal swamps are supercharged carbon sinks

Researchers along North America's West Coast, including Vancouver Island, say the swamps provide "high carbon bang for your buck."

Overdose Crisis

'Not properly cared for': independent review of UVic student's death identifies failures

Robyn Bell
April 3, 2025

The report makes 18 recommendations to improve the school's response to overdoses and prevent them from occurring

Community

Oak Bay townhouse proposal perturbs some in the neighbourhood

Mark Brennae
April 3, 2025

A community open house has been scheduled for April 15, from 6pm to 8pm at the Oak Bay United Church.

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