Events
Events happening in Greater Victoria this July
Stages across the region pulse with everything from Afro-Cuban jazz to acoustic Grateful Dead to award-winning blues.
Emily Edwards·Friday, July 3, 2026·11 min
News.
Every story we’ve filed on Victoria and the South Island — newest first. 1,843 and counting.
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Latest
Hey Happy to open new location on Cook
The cafe's Cook Street Village location will be its third.
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, July 14, 2026·4 min read
Sponsored · Marcus Health
This Canadian Neurologist-Built App Wants to Make Sure You Never Forget What Your Doctor Said
Studies have long found that patients retain only a fraction of what's said during a medical appointment, a gap that makes it hard to follow through on care plans or make informed decisions afterward.
Paid for by Marcus Health·Tuesday, June 30, 2026·2 min
Features
What's coming up in Victoria this July
Caribbean carnival on the harbour, Pride across the city, Kinky Boots at the Royal, collector cars down Oak Bay Avenue, and Pacific FC under the lights. Your month, mapped.
The Capital Daily team·Monday, June 29, 2026·2 min
Policing
New Police Accountability Unit established in BC for Indigenous people
Research shows that while Indigenous people make up 5.1% of Canada's population, they represent 16.2% of the total number of police-involved deaths.
Nora O'Malley, Local Journalism Initiative, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Thursday, June 25, 2026·5 min
Books
Victoria writer co-authors book with Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil
“I just found him to be a really interesting, thoughtful, knowledgeable musician, and I was a Soundgarden fan, going back to the mid-80s, basically from their first appearance on vinyl.”
Mark Brennae·Sunday, June 14, 2026·7 min
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Events
Rifflandia Festival permanently cancelled
The festival has been an end-of-summer staple in Victoria for 18 years.
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, June 10, 2026·4 min
Arts
Hotel win could mean cultural loss for Victoria’s creative community
“Victoria’s creative community is on the brink of a devastating loss," says Logan Ford, executive director of the Vancouver Island Visual Arts Society.
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, June 9, 2026·5 min
Weather
Climate experts: El Niño won’t affect Island weather this summer, but a warmer winter is coming
The impact of the incoming El Niño won't be apparent on the BC Coast until the end of the year.
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, June 3, 2026·5 min
Education
Mice in the classrooms: Saanich’s SD63 battling rodent problem
The number of traps full has been coming down, so that leads me to believe that the population of rodents is going down with it,” said Rob Lumb, SD63’s director of facilities.
Mark Brennae·Wednesday, June 3, 2026·4 min
Music
Hermann’s update: debts paid and renovation underway
Major structural repairs are needed, but Arts on View Society says much of the club's iconic features have been saved
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, June 2, 2026·5 min
Events
Events happening in Greater Victoria in June
There's jazz in the air this month, and the street markets are all in for the season.
Emily Edwards·Thursday, May 28, 2026·18 min
Events
Ocean Week events happening in Greater Victoria this week
From family-friendly festivals to educational talks, find new ways to discover our blue backyard.
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, May 27, 2026·7 min
Arts
Felines, fine art, and fresh strawberries: Fernwood will be vibrant this weekend
Visitors will be able to spot cats peering through windows, lounging in their yards, or doing cat things on their own cat time.
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, May 26, 2026·6 min
Travel
Tourists chasing a viral BC beach are blowing tires on remote logging roads
Many visitors are arriving in low-clearance cars or rentals that are not allowed on service roads, or vehicles equipped only with temporary spare tires.
Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer·Sunday, May 24, 2026·10 min
Top Story
SD61 board reinstated after province’s court document error
The trustees have their jobs back after the Ministry of Education failed to submit all necessary documents to the court.
Robyn Bell·Sunday, May 24, 2026·5 min
Sports
Pickleball is booming, and Victoria wants to lead the way
Events such as the Pickleball Festival and the Sooke Paddle Battle are examples of a sport gone mad: Suddenly, everyone’s playing pickleball.
Mark Brennae·Friday, May 22, 2026·6 min
News
This weekend, Victoria is the Choral City
You can catch free pop-up concerts on the steps of the legislature and on the lower causeway of the Inner Harbour.
Mark Brennae·Wednesday, May 13, 2026·6 min
Health
4 Canadian passengers from hantavirus-linked cruise quarantining on the Island
Dr. Bonnie Henry says the virus is not considered “a disease of pandemic potential,” though it is “very serious.”
Robyn Bell·Sunday, May 10, 2026·4 min
BC Ferries
Lack of regulations leaves humpback at risk despite BC Ferries slowdown, experts say
Starting June 1, the company will reduce speeds after one of its ships struck and killed a humpback whale in Wright Sound, just south of Prince Rupert, last year.
Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer·Thursday, May 7, 2026·8 min
Climate Change
Climate experts: the Island’s early heatwave was notable, but not a major cause for concern
It’s too soon to say whether this spring heatwave will lead to summer droughts and increased fire risk, says BC Wildfire Service
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, May 5, 2026·4 min
News
The wait is over in Telegraph Cove
Explore the Island’s natural wonders from May to September with Prince of Whales tours.
Prince of Whales·Monday, May 4, 2026·3 min
Politics
Longtime Langford councillor Lillian Szpak dies suddenly
Szpak, who served as a councillor for 24 years, was 73.
Mark Brennae·Monday, May 4, 2026·6 min
News
It's now May: events happening in Greater Victoria this month
Spring is here and the calendar is starting to fill up
Emily Edwards·Wednesday, April 29, 2026·24 min