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Events happening in Greater Victoria this August
Whether you're looking for family-friendly outdoor activities, live music, or unique cultural experiences, August delivers something for everyone.
Emily Edwards·Wednesday, July 30, 2025·4 min
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Algae bloom turns coastal waters off Vancouver Island tropical blue
The turquoise blue waters are so bright you can see them from space.
Nora O'Malley, Local Journalism Initiative, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Tuesday, July 29, 2025·3 min
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Illegally camping near Tofino could cost you up to $25K
Local leaders say if campers can’t get a reservation at a Tofino or Ucluelet campground, they should consider booking a hotel or motel or delaying their trip to the West Coast.
Nora O'Malley, Local Journalism Initiative, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Sunday, July 27, 2025·5 min
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UVic releases groundbreaking study on the cost of the 2014-2016 marine heat wave
The Blob reshaped how ecosystems in the Pacific Ocean functioned—and climate change makes it likelier that these extreme weather events will return
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, July 23, 2025·5 min
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Emergency room wait times: 86% increase in patients leaving ER without seeing a doctor
The BC Conservative Caucus points to Island Health having the biggest increase in the number of patients running out of patience and then walking out of the hospital.
Mark Brennae·Wednesday, July 23, 2025·3 min
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Hotel prices soar as Tofino becomes a tourist town on steroids
A weekend getaway to Tofino this summer could cost the amount of a one-week all-inclusive trip to Mexico.
Nora O'Malley, Local Journalism Initiative, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Thursday, July 17, 2025·4 min
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Walking the middle path: This BC nonprofit provides hope, treatment and community for people with BPD
The Borderline Personality Disorder Society of BC is a support group that started off in Victoria
Lubna El Elaimy·Thursday, July 17, 2025·3 min
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Royal Jubilee one of two BC hospitals offering new treatment for late-stage prostate cancer
Pluvicto is the newest innovation in treating late-stage prostate cancer—and could provide a blueprint for treating other cancers someday.
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, July 16, 2025·3 min
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Signals in the dark: How Comox Valley volunteers monitor bats against a devastating disease
Citizen scientists are keeping track of the Island's bat population—and have their eyes peeled for signs of white-nose syndrome.
Dave Flawse, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Discourse·Monday, July 14, 2025·5 min
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Saanich moves forward with draft Quadra-McKenzie Plan after tense meeting
Saanich residents have had strong feelings, both for and against the QMP, since the process began in 2023.
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, July 9, 2025·3 min
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Victoria Uber Drivers Unionize in Groundbreaking Effort
The union calls the certification, which comes after a driver vote in March, a landmark victory for gig workers.
Isaac Phan Nay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Tyee·Tuesday, July 8, 2025·3 min
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BC Ferries CEO, two MPs to testify in federal review of $1B loan for Chinese-built vessels
CMI Weihai, a Chinese state-owned shipyard, was awarded the contract for four vessels after no Canadian companies submitted a bid.
Robyn Bell·Monday, July 7, 2025·3 min
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Funding cuts are shutting down this successful Victoria Indigenous midwifery service
South Island Indigenous Midwifery Service, or SIIMS, has shown its services reduced child apprehensions by the Ministry of Children and Family Development by around 70%.
Michelle Gamage, Local Journalism Initiative reporter, The Tyee·Monday, July 7, 2025·5 min
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Orcas sharing prey with humans may be their way of learning about us
Scientists studied two decades of interactions where orcas appeared to share food with people.
Robyn Bell·Thursday, July 3, 2025·5 min
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New reports offer roadmap to repatriation of Indigenous artifacts in BC and beyond
Roughly 100K artifacts stolen from BC First Nations are in institutions around the world—including 2,500 human remains.
Robyn Bell·Thursday, July 3, 2025·4 min
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Victoria reallocates $10M to deal with downtown street crime
City responds to rising public safety concerns by hiring additional personnel and funding community safety initiatives.
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, July 1, 2025·4 min
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Events happening in Greater Victoria this July
Markets, car shows, and festivals galore are happening around town this month.
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, July 1, 2025·4 min
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Canada Day Events Happening in Greater Victoria
Enjoy Canadian fun in Victoria, Langford, Sooke, Sidney, and Saanich.
Robyn Bell·Sunday, June 29, 2025·2 min
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Saanich group says it may have the numbers to stall operations centre AAP
The group of Saanich residents says it delivered 8,276 hard-copy electoral response forms (ERFs) to Saanich Municipal Hall on Wednesday, the final day to vote to reject Saanich’s ask to borrow $150M for the project.
Mark Brennae·Wednesday, June 25, 2025·4 min
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It's been 50 years: Are you ready to go back into the water?
Victoria author-journalist Mark Leiren-Young remembers seeing Jaws as a kid in a movie theatre in Vancouver and being 'frigging terrified.' He wasn’t alone.
Mark Brennae·Wednesday, June 18, 2025·6 min
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Province ends treatment funding for terminally ill Langford girl
Clinical evidence indicates that once a patient’s motor and language functions begin to slow, Brineura therapy is no longer beneficial in slowing the disease, the provincial health minister said.
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, June 17, 2025·3 min
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BC Housing denies expansion of Saanich shelter, despite saying it would earmark funding for it
Victoria Native Friendship Centre was told money would be set aside to double shelter capacity, but BC Housing says the application was filed wrong.
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, June 17, 2025·3 min
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Photo challenge could give a 'peak' into the past
Participants can use their GPS to find the exact spot where the photos were taken, and take a photo with their cellphone camera.
Abigail Popple, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Rocky Mountain Goat·Monday, June 16, 2025·4 min
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Victoria unveils new community safety plan
The draft plan, which includes 95 recommendations, will be reviewed by city council on Thursday
Robyn Bell·Sunday, June 15, 2025·4 min