Victoria News

Island Health relocates Langford vaccine appointments due to heat

Thursday to Saturday Eagle Ridge appointments relocated to Victoria Conference Centre

  • Aug 11, 2021

New Greater Victoria School District board chair promises better Indigenous engagement

Ann Whiteaker takes over as chair, Rob Paynter as vice-chair

  • Aug 11, 2021

Sooke man arrested for abduction after 7-year-old taken from Metchosin summer camp

Staff members attempted to stop the man from leaving with the boy

  • Aug 11, 2021

Would-be Jet Ski theft the latest attempt in Victoria waters

$20,000 watercraft returned to owners, suspect description similar to previous boat theft attempt

  • Aug 11, 2021

Blizzards forecast for Victoria in October – each raising funds for children’s hospital care

Dairy Queen's Miracle Treat Day reset for Oct. 28 in region and across Canada

  • Aug 10, 2021

Greater Victoria civic agencies help drive B.C. social procurement initiative

$200 million spent by members on socially valuable goods and services in first two years

  • Aug 10, 2021

U.S. ferries need clarity on marine border reopening: Destination Greater Victoria CEO

Left out of Monday's reopening, tourism organization considers legal action against feds

  • Aug 10, 2021

Weather statement issued for Greater Victoria ahead of heat wave

Daytime highs from 29 to 32 C expected from Aug. 11 to 14

  • Aug 10, 2021

Memorial dedicated to Victoria Cross recipient at aviation museum in North Saanich

Ceremony for pilot Lt. Robert Gray attracts military top brass, high-level diplomats

  • Aug 9, 2021

VIDEO: Fairy Creek protesters, Indigenous supporters mark one year of blockades

Demonstration sees hundreds march in procession to legislature through downtown Victoria

  • Aug 9, 2021

Buffalo flypast part of National Peacekeepers Day event in Esquimalt

Monday, Aug. 9 event commemorates Canada's largest single-day loss of lives during peacetime

  • Aug 7, 2021

Funk Hunters making triumphant return to Victoria, Sept. 25 in Phillips Backyard

Tickets on sale Aug. 4 for show, also featuring Moontricks, Diamond Cafe and LIINKS

  • Aug 7, 2021

Esquimalt to test storm, sewer infrastructure with dye near Gorge waterway

Non-toxic tabs will help show cracks in underground network, red dye may show up in water

  • Aug 6, 2021

Esquimalt Urban Arts Tour this Saturday features 45 artists

Aug. 7 event will send art lovers on an adventure around the township

  • Aug 6, 2021

Oceanfront concerts liven up Victoria International Marina in August

Music by the Sea features intimate performances by professional classical and jazz musicians

  • Aug 6, 2021

Victoria council approves new skate, bike park, turf replacement at Topaz Park

Public largely supports overall plans for space, according to survey

  • Aug 6, 2021

Waterfront heritage buildings, apartments to become centrepiece of Victoria greenspaces

Northern Junk proposal approved in a narrow 5-4 vote, no 'unicorn proposal' available

Feds offer $11 million in added support for housing in Greater Victoria

More than 40 new homes to be created for individuals, families at risk of homelessness

  • Aug 5, 2021

New economic development agency promises federal focus on Victoria

PacifiCan replacing Western Economic Diversification Canada in B.C. with nine offices

  • Aug 5, 2021

No summer doldrums on Greater Victoria home values

Million-dollar houses the norm in region's core, trends point to continued low inventory

  • Aug 5, 2021