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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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University of Victoria

Run, lift, and pull—Canada’s Olympic scouts will do the rest

Mark Brennae
April 2, 2026

In its 10 years, the program has produced 28 Olympians, with 12 accounting for 14 medals.

Inflation

BC craft beer makers welcome federal tax break

Mark Brennae
April 1, 2026

The federal government has extended the cap on annual alcohol excise tax increases, meaning companies that produce beer, wine, and spirits will pay 2% instead of a higher rate in line with inflation.

Community

Events happening in Greater Victoria this April

Emily Edwards
March 31, 2026

Easter kicks our events listings off like a good egg!

Labour

BCGEU asks province to allow members to work from home to avoid elevated gas prices

Mark Brennae
March 31, 2026

Regular gas was priced at around $2.06 per litre at most Victoria stations yesterday, and a penny or two cheaper elsewhere in the area

Protests

After 2+ years, VicPD pulls traffic support from weekly Palestinian march—protesters vow to march on

Mark Brennae
March 25, 2026

Effective April 4, VicPD will no longer provide traffic control or related police resources for the street portion of the demonstration, the police service announced yesterday.

Climate Change

Conflict in the Middle East underlines trend to shift away from fossil fuels, says climate change expert

As gas prices rise across the Island, experts say relying on a fossil-fuel economy is becoming increasingly risky.

Arts

Iconic Hermann’s Jazz Club to close next month

Robyn Bell
March 21, 2026

The jazz club, housed in a city-owned building, will be ending its lease May 1.

Climate Change

UVic-led study highlights the species hit hardest by the 2021 heat dome

Robyn Bell
March 16, 2026

Nearly all Bay mussels in BC were killed off during the weeklong event, but sea lettuce thrived.

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