News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Death

A mother's 3-year quest for the truth drives reclassification of her daughter's death

Samatha’s mother, Tracy Sims challenged the competence and professionalism of BCCS investigators and VicPD in her daughter’s case.

Council

FortisBC pitches Sooke council on keeping gas on tap in new builds

Under pressure to find customers, Fortis is pitching to Island councils—but environmentalists argue it's selling an unsustainable future

Sponsored

“We save lives every day”: The Victoria Humane Society works to give animals a full rebound

Eva Rasciauskas
December 18, 2024

Committed to finding homes for animals in need, the mighty team strives to turn their lives around for the better

Council

Housing advocates and residents pull no punches with Victoria City Council

Council got an earful about a crisis that’s gotten very real and very lethal in recent weeks

Community

John Horgan: sports fan, leader, and dad about town remembered

Thousands gathered at the Q Centre on Sunday to pay their final respects to the former premier

Labour

Mail will resume Dec. 17 after labour board sends Canada Post employees back to work

By Cameron Welch
December 16, 2024

Federal intevention pushes further bargaining until after holiday-season "time out"

Capital Ideas

Crystal Pool referendum date set for February

Mark Brennae
December 14, 2024

In 2016, the estimated cost for a new Crystal Pool was $69.4M. Now, it's $215.9M

BC Election 2024

BC NDP & Greens sign governance deal

By Cameron Welch
December 13, 2024

Fairy Creek, intercity transit, health centres, and re-exploration of proportional rep are among new official priorities