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
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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
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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
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
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
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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
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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
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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
News
Fast, bright and gone in seconds: a meteor hurtles over CRD
Astronomers speculate it likely broke up into pieces in northern Oregon or southern Washington.
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, April 28, 2026·2 min
News
Cop out: former VicPD chief Del Manak not running for mayor
Manak is one of several potential candidates for local office who are now making the call on whether to run.
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, April 14, 2026·3 min
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10 years in crisis: BC’s opioid public health emergency enters new decade
Mourning events are taking place across Greater Victoria to mark the 10-year toxic drug crisis.
Robyn Bell·Monday, April 13, 2026·4 min
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Sea Vancouver Like Never Before
A tour of Vancouver’s waterways showcases what makes the West Coast city one of the most beautiful in the world.
Prince of Whales·Wednesday, April 8, 2026·3 min
News
Nature cleanups: good for the forest, great for your brain
It sure is easy to feel that giving back to nature can create some seriously positive vibes.
Mark Brennae·Monday, April 6, 2026·2 min
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BC Ferries cancels sailings, adds others in Easter ship crunch
“We know this is not the level of service people expect from us,” said BC Ferries president Nicolas Jimenez.
Mark Brennae·Thursday, April 2, 2026·2 min
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BC craft beer makers welcome federal tax break
The federal government has extended the cap on annual alcohol excise tax increases, meaning companies that produce beer, wine, and spirits will pay 2% instead of a higher rate in line with inflation.
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, March 31, 2026·3 min
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Events happening in Greater Victoria this April
Easter kicks our events listings off like a good egg!
Emily Edwards·Monday, March 30, 2026·20 min
News
BCGEU asks province to allow members to work from home to avoid elevated gas prices
Regular gas was priced at around $2.06 per litre at most Victoria stations yesterday, and a penny or two cheaper elsewhere in the area
Mark Brennae·Monday, March 30, 2026·2 min
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After 2+ years, VicPD pulls traffic support from weekly Palestinian march—protesters vow to march on
Effective April 4, VicPD will no longer provide traffic control or related police resources for the street portion of the demonstration, the police service announced yesterday.
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, March 24, 2026·4 min
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Conflict in the Middle East underlines trend to shift away from fossil fuels, says climate change expert
As gas prices rise across the Island, experts say relying on a fossil-fuel economy is becoming increasingly risky.
Nora O'Malley, Local Journalism Initiative, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Sunday, March 22, 2026·4 min