Victoria News

VICTORIA: Lines form late at some polling stations, others see light turnout

Which party will be chosen to form the next government?

  • Sep 20, 2021

VICTORIA: NDP’s Collins declared winner after amassing big lead at midpoint

Incumbent reaches 44% of votes, ahead of Liberal Macdonald by more than 3,500

  • Sep 20, 2021

5 people arrested after liquid poured on Victoria police chief at memorial for Chantel Moore

VicPD Chief Del Manak says he is still processing 'cowardly incident'

  • Sep 19, 2021

Island Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at long term facility in downtown Victoria

Declaration affects Victoria Chinatown Care Centre Long-Term Care

  • Sep 19, 2021

Upcoming Victoria Symphony events celebrate masterpieces

Artists such as Lorraine Min, Stewart Goodyear, Alexander Weimann on the roster

  • Sep 18, 2021

COVID-19 outbreak over at Esquimalt care home, Island Health says

Outbreak claimed lives of six Sunset Lodge residents

  • Sep 17, 2021

Vancouver Island breaks record for COVID-19 cases

Island Health reported 102 new cases, 700 active cases on Sept. 17

  • Sep 17, 2021

Friday weather warning for south coastal B.C. includes heavy rainfall, winds

Stormy weather can result in downed trees and power lines

  • Sep 16, 2021

Our Place Society in Victoria sends strong message by closing drop-in centre for a day

CEO cites need to 'regroup' amid rising levels of COVID, mask non-compliance and violent incidents

  • Sep 16, 2021

Police seize replica submachine gun from bag hanging off Victoria balcony

Replica gun discovered by nearby resident, reported to police

  • Sep 16, 2021

UPDATE: No dogs allowed off-leash at Gonzales Beach as Victoria aligns with federal regulations

Allowing dogs to run free endangered migratory birds, violated bird sanctuary laws

  • Sep 16, 2021

Victoria Clipper ferries visitors to town for first time in 18 months

Company resumes weekend service for U.S.-based passengers Sept. 17

Victoria peer-assisted crisis team looks to be difference-maker for mental health calls

Pilot project in development aims to offer alternative to police-only response by 2022

  • Sep 16, 2021

Advance poll turnout up in most Greater Victoria ridings

Greater Victoria ridings led country in requests for mail-in ballots

Another three school exposures reported in Greater Victoria

Exposures reported on volunteer-run site in lieu of public information

  • Sep 15, 2021

FRIDAY BASEBALL: Victoria Golden Tide playing inaugural home game

Tide taking on Thompson Rivers Wolfpack at Wilson's Group Stadium at 6 p.m.

  • Sep 15, 2021

Two more deaths reported from COVID-19 outbreak at Esquimalt care home

Six Sunset Lodge residents have died since outbreak began Aug. 27

  • Sep 15, 2021

UPDATE: Business back to usual after Saanich gas leak

No disruption to Galloping Goose, Highway 1 traffic

  • Sep 15, 2021

Victoria cigar shops handle increased demand amid supply limitations

COVID-19 restricting imports, duty-free purchases but bolstering local sales

  • Sep 15, 2021

Average Greater Victoria homeowner holds $500,000 in debt

Greater Victorians exceed national debt average

  • Sep 14, 2021