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Events happening in Greater Victoria in June

Emily Edwards
May 29, 2026

There's jazz in the air this month, and the street markets are all in for the season.

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Ocean

UVic releases groundbreaking study on the cost of the 2014-2016 marine heat wave

Robyn Bell
July 24, 2025

The Blob reshaped how ecosystems in the Pacific Ocean functioned—and climate change makes it likelier that these extreme weather events will return

Healthcare

Emergency room wait times: 86% increase in patients leaving ER without seeing a doctor

Mark Brennae
July 24, 2025

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.

Travel

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.

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Walking the middle path: This BC nonprofit provides hope, treatment and community for people with BPD

Lubna El Elaimy
July 18, 2025

The Borderline Personality Disorder Society of BC is a support group that started off in Victoria

Environment

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.

Municipal

Saanich moves forward with draft Quadra-McKenzie Plan after tense meeting

Robyn Bell
July 10, 2025

Saanich residents have had strong feelings, both for and against the QMP, since the process began in 2023.

Business

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.

Municipal

Your Sooke byelection candidates

By Cameron Welch
July 8, 2025

These 7 council candidates are on the ballot on Wed. July 9 and Sat. July 12

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