News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Forestry

BC misses the mark with old-growth update, critics claim

The From Review to Action plan is a lacklustre effort that fails to include any new steps, specific details, or deadlines, the Sierra Club says

Seniors

Rent gap ‘just not sustainable’ BC seniors’ advocate says

Mark Brennae
June 5, 2024

Report shows some seniors pay up to 76% of their income on rent

Wildfires

After a wildfire, the trauma continues

UVic researcher Ashley Berard's work focuses on the connection between natural disasters and trauma

Ocean

Canada commits to new protections for Southern Resident killer whales

Robyn Bell
June 3, 2024

Sanctuary zones, fishing bans, and speed reductions all part of Monday's announcement.

City Hall

PKOLS-Mt. Doug tower will be parked near old one

Mark Brennae
May 30, 2024

"This is a win-win. Saanich is getting their tower and we saved the park.” - Darrel Wick, president of PKOLS-Mount Douglas Conservancy.

Ocean

Your guide to Ocean Week Victoria 2024 events

Robyn Bell
May 30, 2024

Victoria will host 30+ ocean-themed events over the eight-day fest

Drugs

35 Island youth killed by toxic drugs in the last 5 years

Robyn Bell
May 29, 2024

126 youth died in BC between 2019-2023.