Victoria News

Victoria, Saanich-Gulf Islands ridings lead for mail-in ballot requests

Ahead of the Sept. 20 election, Vancouver Island residents are gearing up to vote remotely

  • Sep 9, 2021

3 more residents die from COVID-19 at Esquimalt long-term care home

15 staff, 21 residents have tested positive since outbreak Aug. 27 at Sunset Lodge

  • Sep 8, 2021

Car, cash and drugs seized in Greater Victoria police investigation

Man arrested said to have connections to Lower Mainland organized crime

  • Sep 8, 2021

Nearly 30 Bigg’s orcas observed over long weekend in Salish Sea waters off Victoria

Annual sightings record set for transient orcas known as the 'wolves of the seas'

  • Sep 8, 2021

Car crash interrupts downtown Victoria traffic

Two vehicles collided at Quadra and View streets

  • Sep 7, 2021

Distracted driving enforcement increased on B.C. highways

RCMP partners with ICBC, Road Safety BC on September distracted driving, seat belt campaign

  • Sep 7, 2021

School zones are back in effect, reminds Victoria police

Keep an eye out for 30 km/hr signage from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days

  • Sep 7, 2021

Woman on mobility scooter pinned under dump truck in Victoria

Woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries; witnesses sought

  • Sep 7, 2021

Police still searching for suspect who attempted to ram pedestrians in Victoria

Suspect later spotted in Colwood but search on-going

  • Sep 5, 2021

B.C. residents using air conditioning more than ever to beat the heat: BC Hydro

After a record-breaking summer, British Columbians now consider air conditioning a necessity.

  • Sep 4, 2021

The City of Victoria is seeking a volunteer representative for the municipal police board

Qualified residents and members of equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply.

  • Sep 4, 2021

VIDEO: Wrestling river otters draw a crowd at Ogden Point

You otter check out these adorable mammals!

  • Sep 4, 2021

Another Sunset Lodge staff member in Esquimalt tests positive for COVID-19

15 staff, 20 residents at long-term care home have tested positive, one death recorded

  • Sep 3, 2021

People’s Party candidate John Randal Phipps would fight vaccine passports in Victoria

Kabuki Kabs founder's 30 years of entrepreneurship informs his opinion

  • Sep 3, 2021

Victoria police officer attacked in park Thursday night

Unknown man attacked officer in Banfield Park, VicPD seeking woman who may be witness

  • Sep 3, 2021

“He is simply one of the very best ones”: Victoria artist identified as murder victim

Jeremy Gordaneer was murdered in Rockland Aug. 31

  • Sep 2, 2021

Conservative Hannah Hodson looks to break other parties’ stranglehold on Victoria riding

Former B.C. government staffer, Ottawa legislative assistant eager to bring new voice to Parliament

  • Sep 2, 2021

Downtown Victoria stabbing sends one man to hospital

Police seeking witnesses, information from Sept. 2 incident

  • Sep 2, 2021

Maritime Museum of BC opening to public at new downtown Victoria location

The space – currently featuring an exhibit on the SS Valencia shipwreck – can be rented for events

  • Sep 2, 2021

UPDATE: Victoria will not seize pets that have ingested narcotics

Council considered the bylaw amendment on Sept. 2 after naloxone used seven times on one dog

  • Sep 2, 2021