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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.
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Halloween Events in Victoria 2025

Check out all things spooky happening this week.

Robyn Bell·Monday, October 27, 2025·4 min

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Victoria to sub downtown Y building for Crystal Pool when it closes for construction

The city is in talks with Concert Properties, the Y facility’s owner, to operate the pool, providing a five-year stopgap as a replacement for the Crystal Pool.

Mark Brennae·Monday, October 27, 2025·2 min

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PEA leaves pickets, hopes for settlement like BCGEU's

The union and province have signed a return-to-work agreement, and the union has agreed not to strike for 30 days while negotiations resume.

Mark Brennae·Sunday, October 26, 2025·3 min

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Mural meant to bring some colour to drab Esquimalt condo facing

A large mural is going up on the east-facing side of the Pacific House condo, and artist Liesl Petersen says three years after she applied to do the work, it’s finally close to being finished.

Mark Brennae·Thursday, October 23, 2025·5 min

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Hundreds join protest to protect Goldstream from highway expansion

The demonstration was led by WSÁNEĆ leaders and environmental organizations who say the project will do more harm than good.

Robyn Bell·Tuesday, October 21, 2025·7 min

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2025 Victoria’s Vital Signs: Celebrating the past, taking action for the future

Victoria’s Vital Signs is Greater Victoria’s annual report card on the health and vitality of the capital region—determining what’s working well and what needs more attention in all areas of life.

Lubna El Elaimy·Monday, October 13, 2025·2 min

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New Southern Resident orca census confirms population growth remains stunted

Researchers say urgent conservation policies must be enacted to save the unique population.

Robyn Bell·Monday, October 13, 2025·3 min

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Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Region celebrates 25-year milestone

As the Clayoquot protections reach a quarter-century, a new protest in the woods is aiming to achieve the same results.

Nora O'Malley, Local Journalism Initiative, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Monday, October 6, 2025·4 min

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1Up Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre: Building Hope for Single Parents, One Family at a Time

At 1Up, parents find more than a thrift store or a drop-in centre, they find connection.

1Up Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre·Thursday, October 2, 2025·2 min

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Events happening in Greater Victoria this October

Harvest markets, Halloween festivities, and big stars all hit Victoria this month.

Emily Edwards·Sunday, September 28, 2025·10 min

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Minister's message for Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

"We can’t get to a better future unless we know where we’ve come from." — Spencer Chandra Herbert, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

Charlene Belleau & Spencer Chandra Herbert·Friday, September 26, 2025·4 min

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Truth and Reconciliation Events happening in Greater Victoria 2025

Honour Survivors, their families, and those who didn't make it home from residential schools. Check out our roundup of ceremonies, powwows, and performances happening in town.

Robyn Bell·Thursday, September 25, 2025·4 min

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Victoria fashion designer to debut her work at Milan Fashion Week

The latest collection from Stephanie Mould's brand, Smouldy, will hit the runway on Sunday.

Robyn Bell·Wednesday, September 24, 2025·3 min

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Victoria’s 2025 Point in Time count found 1,700+ unhoused

The report found notable shifts among Victoria's homeless community, including a rise in safety concerns around shelters and an increase of substance use.

Robyn Bell·Wednesday, September 24, 2025·3 min

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Decolonizing harm reduction

How the Indigenous-led non-profit QomQem is combining traditional and modern approaches to help people struggling with homelessness.

Lubna El Elaimy·Tuesday, September 16, 2025·3 min

🏛️Features

Photos: Victoria’s emerging circus community is taking the art form to new heights

From trapeze and aerial dancing to juggling and handstands, Islanders are finding a new creative outlet.

Robyn Bell·Monday, September 15, 2025·5 min

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Old-growth protesters in Walbran Valley stay put as BC Supreme Court approves injunction

The injunction was approved last Friday and could be enforced at any time.

Robyn Bell·Sunday, September 14, 2025·5 min

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After 7 months, BC intervenes in Cowichan bus Strike

Union says bus drivers are often forced to skip washroom breaks to resume bus service on time, meaning they go up to three hours without a break.

Isaac Phan Nay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Tyee·Sunday, September 7, 2025·6 min

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Events happening in Greater Victoria this September

From annual community favourites like Rifflandia to big names like Bryan Adams, September in Victoria is full of fun.

Emily Edwards & Robyn Bell·Wednesday, September 3, 2025·7 min

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Local food truck business targeted by vandals this summer

All three of Greek n' Go's food trucks have been damaged or broken into this summer.

Robyn Bell·Tuesday, September 2, 2025·3 min

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Fairmont Empress Hotel goes fur-free following Victoria campaign

Karin Nelson, a Saanich resident, started two petitions that appear to have been pivotal in helping force the policy change.

Mark Brennae·Monday, September 1, 2025·3 min

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BC civil servants begin their job action with downtown rally

Negotiations began in January to replace a collective agreement that expired on March 31.

Mark Brennae·Monday, September 1, 2025·3 min

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There's a new sheriff in town: Del Manak retires and is replaced by Fiona Wilson

Retiring after 35 years of policing, Del Manak was chief for nine and a half of his 32 years at VicPD.

Mark Brennae·Wednesday, August 27, 2025·4 min

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Victoria company creates community through sharing outdoor gear

Meerkat is a new website and soon-to-be app that lets people lend and borrow outdoor equipment.

Robyn Bell·Sunday, August 24, 2025·3 min
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