News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Charity

Fundraiser aims to help non-profit keeping people safe in Victoria’s nightlife district

Robyn Bell
December 2, 2024

Hotel Zed will match up to $25K in donations to Good Night Out, supporting work to prevent sexual assault and gendered violence during nights out.

Events

Free and public seasonal events around the CRD this December

We’ve rounded up a host of holiday events happening across the region

Events

Holiday concerts happening in Greater Victoria 2024

Robyn Bell
November 27, 2024

Traditional classics, pop hits, and jazzy renditions of holiday favourites can be heard throughout the city this season.

Economy

Victoria’s living wage nearly $10 more an hour than current minimum wage

Robyn Bell
November 25, 2024

Cost of living in the capital has risen 5% since last year

Business

Next year's convention bookings already up 40% for the region

Mark Brennae
November 23, 2024

“The best barometer of how many people are downtown compared to pre-pandemic [days] would be if you look downtown and see how few restaurants actually stay open for lunch versus five years ago." — Bill Lewis, chair of the Hotel Association of Greater Victoria.

Energy

Pollution expert report says contaminants present in the Tod Creek Watershed

Sample analysis shows the presence of multiple contaminants in the Tod Creek watershed, but no red flags have been raised—yet.

Climate Change

Natural ‘carbon sinks’ not enough to achieve net-zero emissions targets

Robyn Bell
November 20, 2024

A new study says countries have been wrongly relying on forests and wetlands to appear closer to achieving emissions targets

Sponsored

Growing together: Learning Through Loss gives Victoria youth the tools to cope with grief

Eva Rasciauskas
November 20, 2024

Any form of grief can be an isolating and difficult experience—fortunately, no one has to go through it alone