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Events happening in Greater Victoria this July

Emily Edwards
July 3, 2026

Stages across the region pulse with everything from Afro-Cuban jazz to acoustic Grateful Dead to award-winning blues.

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Business

The 21st century bike boom is here. Recyclistas has their pedal to the metal

By Josh Kozelj
April 21, 2021

People are cycling like it's the 1970s, and the local shop is eager to meet the demand—even if the bikes themselves sometimes come from the 1970s

COVID-19

‘Everything changed’: Victoria teachers, parents anxious about rising COVID-19 exposures in schools

By Brishti Basu
April 19, 2021

The province has consistently said schools are not a major source of transmission, but rarely provides up-to-date data

Environment

Vancouver Island is a wild food smorgasbord. If you forage, here's how to do so respectfully.

by Kiley Verbowski
April 19, 2021

Jared Qwustenuxun Williams explains how enthusiasts can take part in this growing trend

Good news

Inside the Victoria youth movement to end sexualized violence

By Emily Fagan
April 16, 2021

These young people are getting the work done while councillors struggle to even tweet about rape culture

Vancouver Island

What's happening to Vancouver Island's local food supply?

By Andrew Findlay
April 15, 2021

Rising land prices are keeping young people out of farming. Local groups, farmers and entrepreneurs are trying to change that

Business

A renowned community hub—in the woods off the highway

By Josh Kozelj
April 14, 2021

How does a cafe in a tiny seaside community attract international acclaim?

Vancouver Island

What will cell service mean for Port Renfrew’s future?

by Aaron Guillen
April 13, 2021

Community leaders on Juan de Fuca coast voice gratitude—and concerns

Neighbourhoods

'Community members helping community members': A volunteer-based program met a high demand for counselling during COVID

By Emily Fagan
April 12, 2021

The Esquimalt Neighbourhood House Society trains volunteers to counsel 250 people with mental health and addictions needs each year

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