Skip to today's issue
Capital Daily
TodayNewsEventsLocalFoodPodcastAsk
Members
00:00

Capital Daily · Victoria

Victoria’s day, sorted before your first coffee.

Independent Victoria news, supported by readers and local advertisers. We only run ads from businesses rooted here, and sponsors do not influence our coverage.

Read

  • Today's issue
  • News
  • Things to do
  • Food & Drink
  • Guides
  • Neighbourhoods
  • Ask The Capital

Engage

  • Membership
  • The Board
  • Jobs
  • Reach local readers
  • Podcast
  • About the team
  • Submit a tip
  • Corrections

Follow

  • Newsletter
  • Daily audio brief
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • Bluesky
  • RSS

Filed daily from Victoria. See you at 7.

Hand-drawn panorama of Victoria's Inner Harbour — lighthouse and cherry blossom on the left, a ferry on the water, Parliament and the park on the right.
Issue 1,256 · Saturday, June 27, 2026PrivacyTermsEthics© Capital Daily Media Ltd. Victoria, BC
The newsroom

News.

Every story we’ve filed on Victoria and the South Island — newest first. 1,835 and counting.

All🏛️Civic & council🏠Housing🚌Transit🌲Environment🏥Health🚨Public safety🎓Education💼Business🍽️Food & drink🎭Arts & culture🏅Sport🤝Community

🏛️News

Brain injuries an emerging epidemic amid the opioid crisis

UVic and Island researchers are working with politicians locally and federally to address the overlooked crisis

Robyn Bell·Sunday, July 21, 2024·7 min

🏛️News

Negotiations between UVic and student protestors break down

UVic serves the People's Park encampment a trespassing notice as negotiations come to a standstill.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, July 18, 2024·5 min

🏛️News

Restoration approaches proposed after wildfire devastates salmon habitat

The drought level for West Vancouver Island currently resides at Level 2, where water conservation measures are possible, however, adverse impacts are “unlikely”, according to the province

Alexandra Mehl, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Wednesday, July 17, 2024·4 min

🏛️News

Saanich to implement a hefty application fee for ALR exemptions

Until now, the city has been covering these costs out of its general tax-based revenue stream.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, July 17, 2024·3 min

🏛️News

City investigating allegations of polluted water dumped in a creek leading into Gorge

Anyone caught discharging prohibited substances into the stormwater infrastructure is subject to fines of up to $1K per day

Mark Brennae·Tuesday, July 16, 2024·3 min

🏛️News

No changes expected at dangerous Saanich intersections

ICBC data shows Greater Victoria highway intersections have high crash rate

Mark Brennae & Cam Welch·Monday, July 15, 2024·4 min

🏛️News

Tenancy protections will apply to BC retirement homes

Calls over illegal rent hikes have doubled over the past year, BC’s official Seniors Advocate says

Mark Brennae·Sunday, July 14, 2024·3 min

🏛️News

Heiltsuk Nation repatriates chief’s seat from Royal BC Museum after 113 years

The seat was built by master carver and Heiltsuk Nation chief Captain Richard Carpenter around 1900

Robyn Bell·Thursday, July 11, 2024·3 min

🏛️News

Unique underwater mountains near the Island protected in agreement with Feds and First Nations

The MPA will conserve an area of the Pacific Ocean four times the size of Vancouver Island

Robyn Bell·Wednesday, July 10, 2024·2 min

🏛️News

BC announces new drug guidelines for provincial universities in response to UVic teen’s death

Schools must provide easily accessible naloxone, text alerts on toxic drugs, and clear rules about responding to emergencies.

Robyn Bell·Tuesday, July 9, 2024·2 min

🏛️News

BC Hydro commits $3B to upgrade power grid on the Island

Upgrade includes new station in Langford, seismic upgrades to Campbell River dams, and new underwater cables.

Robyn Bell·Monday, July 8, 2024·2 min

🏛️News

North Saanich holds serve in latest pickleball noise salvo

“I just see this as plain wrong. It’s a valuable asset,” Coun. Jack McClintock tells Capital Daily.

Mark Brennae·Monday, July 8, 2024·4 min

🏛️News

Old friend must fall to make room for revamped Centennial Square

Large sequoia growing off Douglas to be a casualty of City Hall plaza revitalization

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Sunday, July 7, 2024·4 min

🏛️News

Victoria's Alex Nelson to be inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame

Nelson survived a residential school in Alert Bay

Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative, Windspeaker.com·Sunday, July 7, 2024·3 min

🏛️News

North Saanich could be in court trouble over its decision to close Wain Park pickleball courts

The group said if the council doesn’t reconsider, it will move to apply the province’s judicial review laws to ask a judge to revisit the decision for serious errors or unfairness.

Mark Brennae·Thursday, July 4, 2024·4 min

🏛️Features

Victoria author explores bisexuality and polyamory in ‘Daring Decisions’

Gordon drew on many life experiences to delve into the world of bisexuality, homosexuality, and polyamorous relationships.

Mark Brennae·Thursday, July 4, 2024·5 min

🏛️News

100th anniversary of Victoria Cougars’ win will be a celebration fit for champions

The team will be recognized with a Stanley Cup parade and a three-day festival of events

Robyn Bell·Wednesday, July 3, 2024·2 min

🏛️News

Art appraiser comes to Vic, looking for the next unnoticed treasures

“We're looking for people who are art enthusiasts, whether they have questions about paintings on their wall, or whether they know exactly what they have on their wall ..."

Mark Brennae·Tuesday, July 2, 2024·3 min

🏛️News

Council to take next steps on Centennial Square redesign on Thursday

Relocating the fountain monoliths, adding commercial kiosks, and replacing aging trees all part of the proposed plan.

Robyn Bell·Tuesday, July 2, 2024·2 min

🏛️Explainer

Summer is the season for worrisome spikes in some bacteria

Langford Lake along with Esquimalt Gorge Park showing sporadic elevated levels of fecal bacteria

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Tuesday, July 2, 2024·4 min

🏛️News

On the way out? After a court ruling in May, Timothy Durkin comes closer to being deported for organized criminality

The $4 million in damages he was ordered to pay the Sooke Harbour House hotel owners remains unpaid

Tori Marlan·Monday, July 1, 2024·5 min

🏛️News

Victoria’s first Canada Day drone show could be a test for the future of fireworks

The show in the sky will take off on Monday, mixing high-tech and traditional Coast Salish art

Robyn Bell·Saturday, June 29, 2024·9 min

🏛️Arts

Bruce McCulloch on bringing his one-man show to Victoria and his fond memories of the Island

McCulloch will bring Tales of Bravery and Stupidity to the McPherson Playhouse June 29.

Robyn Bell·Thursday, June 27, 2024·9 min

🏛️News

CRD to roll out its cost program for capital upgrades

Development Cost Charge ensures equitable cost-sharing for new water supply infrastructure.

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, June 27, 2024·4 min
← NewerPage 16 of 77Older →