News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Municipal

In Victoria, the debate on minimum housing unit size is a balancing act

Labour and construction costs as well as liveability add to the questions around how much size matters

Indian Residential Schools

Here’s what’s happening in Greater Victoria for National Truth and Reconciliation Day 2024

Amelia Acedo
September 27, 2024

Sept. 30 marks the fourth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

BC Election 2024

Esquimalt-Colwood Conservative candidate says someone is stealing his campaign signs

Mark Brennae
September 26, 2024

John Wilson said he has no idea why he was targeted or who is responsible.

Mental Health

Inquiry finds death at the Royal Jubilee accidental, calls for increased monitoring of psychiatric patients

Robyn Bell
September 25, 2024

Paul Spencer died in 2019 after an altercation with hospital security, leading to the two-week inquiry

Community

Cost of living, housing, healthcare, and homelessness top the list of CRD concerns in latest Vital Signs study

Mark Brennae
September 25, 2024

When it came to the best aspects of living in Greater Victoria, 65% said our beautiful natural environment was tops; climate was next at 54%, followed by air quality (52%); parks (46%); walkability (40%).

Community

Jean Paetkau is back with another murder mystery set in Victoria

Mark Brennae
September 23, 2024

“Victoria readers loved seeing their community in Blood on the Breakwater, and they sent me many suggestions for the second book." — Jean Paetkau

Health

Noise cameras get green light at UBCMs, province must approve

Mark Brennae
September 20, 2024

"Noise pollution isn’t just an annoyance—it’s a public health issue.” — Port Moody Coun. Samantha Agtarap.