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·
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Recent environment coverage from the newsroom — newest first.
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The impact of the incoming El Niño won't be apparent on the BC Coast until the end of the year.
Events
From family-friendly festivals to educational talks, find new ways to discover our blue backyard.
Travel
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.
Climate Change
It’s too soon to say whether this spring heatwave will lead to summer droughts and increased fire risk, says BC Wildfire Service
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A tour of Vancouver’s waterways showcases what makes the West Coast city one of the most beautiful in the world.
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It sure is easy to feel that giving back to nature can create some seriously positive vibes.
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As gas prices rise across the Island, experts say relying on a fossil-fuel economy is becoming increasingly risky.
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Nearly all Bay mussels in BC were killed off during the weeklong event, but sea lettuce thrived.
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White-nose syndrome has devastated bat populations throughout North America—and it's inching closer to the Island.
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“We want people to continue to be able to exercise their dogs, but the alternative may be to have dogs on-leash only, which nobody wants.” — Saanich Mayor Dean Murdock
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Some memberships collect dust; this one collects views.
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Seeds from the meadowlands will be preserved in the event of an environmental disaster.
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Council voted unanimously, directing Mayor Alto to write a letter urging the province to codify its strategy.
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The report found the province's investment in LNG projects could cost more down the line.
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Researchers say urgent conservation policies must be enacted to save the unique population.
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August is an important money-making month for Bamfield businesses. But smoke and power outages from the nearby fire have left its tourism industry high and dry.
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Scotch broom has been ravaging Vancouver Island since the 19th century. Its high oil content could feed the flames of wildfires.
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The bear tested each room and consumed hundreds of dollars of food—and weed.
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The turquoise blue waters are so bright you can see them from space.
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The Blob reshaped how ecosystems in the Pacific Ocean functioned—and climate change makes it likelier that these extreme weather events will return
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Citizen scientists are keeping track of the Island's bat population—and have their eyes peeled for signs of white-nose syndrome.
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Scientists studied two decades of interactions where orcas appeared to share food with people.
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Mayor Alto says the access hub has helped 75 people so far, but North Park residents previously criticized the lack community engagement
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Early research suggests Canada's kelp forests can capture a combined 40K-400K tonnes of carbon each year.
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