News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Sponsored

Help Fill A Dream gives sick children the chance to dream big

Eva Rasciauskas
May 21, 2024

The foundation turns dreams into realities for children and families with critical conditions

Business

Caleb Beyers: Artist with big reach dies at 42

Mark Brennae
May 17, 2024

"He created countless stellar brands for businesses that make Victoria a bit more wonderful.” - friend Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands.

Events

Victoria Highland Games return for the long weekend

Robyn Bell
May 17, 2024

The games are the longest running Celtic festival in North America at 161 years old.

Homelessness

Bylaw officers clear Pandora encampment in surprise sweep

Robyn Bell
May 16, 2024

Outreach workers and those camping were caught off guard by the removal of tents and personal belongings

Municipal

Pickleballers hold sound test in Oak Bay, hoping to save North Saanich courts

Mark Brennae
May 16, 2024

“If the option is close the court or use a particular paddle, that’s a pretty easy decision,” said Tessa Graham, VRPA vice-president.

B.C. Ferries

BC Ferries ‘confident’ crew shortages won’t be an issue ahead of busy summer season

Robyn Bell
May 15, 2024

The company anticipates 8M passengers and 3.2M vehicles between June and Sept.—a 7% increase over last year.

Homelessness

Vancouver’s Crab Park brings its encampment protest to Victoria

“The idea is to have no tents in any parks anymore,” said Coun. Jeremy Caradonna. “Tents are not the solution.”

Community

Alice Munro, Nobel-winning author who once lived in Victoria, dies at 92

Her publisher, Random House Canada said Munro died Mon. in her home in Port Hope, Ont.