News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Crime

On the way out? After a court ruling in May, Timothy Durkin comes closer to being deported for organized criminality

Tori Marlan

July 2, 2024

The $4 million in damages he was ordered to pay the Sooke Harbour House hotel owners remains unpaid

Environment

Victoria’s first Canada Day drone show could be a test for the future of fireworks

Robyn Bell

June 30, 2024

The show in the sky will take off on Monday, mixing high-tech and traditional Coast Salish art

Municipal

CRD to roll out its cost program for capital upgrades

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative

June 28, 2024

Development Cost Charge ensures equitable cost-sharing for new water supply infrastructure.

Arts

Bruce McCulloch on bringing his one-man show to Victoria and his fond memories of the Island

Robyn Bell

June 28, 2024

McCulloch will bring Tales of Bravery and Stupidity to the McPherson Playhouse June 29.

Community

CRD ponders pilot project: safety equipment on area beaches

Mark Brennae

June 27, 2024

The CRD quotes the Lifesaving Society's estimate that it could cost approximately $270K per beach to staff lifeguards from May through September or $1.35M for lifeguards on the region’s five busiest beaches.

LGBTQ

We Unify conference did nothing to unify Victorians this past weekend

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative

June 27, 2024

A controversial conference challenges the rainbow nation during Pride Month.

Policing

VicPD officers use dangerous driving tactics: reports

Mark Brennae

June 26, 2024

A BC Civil Liberties Association spokesperson calls the incidents concerning.

LGBTQ

Community and pride through queer, feminist wrestling

Robyn Bell

June 24, 2024

Riot Grrrls Productions brought campy theatre into the wrestling ring Sunday