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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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Mental Health

Inquiry finds death at the Royal Jubilee accidental, calls for increased monitoring of psychiatric patients

Robyn Bell
September 25, 2024

Paul Spencer died in 2019 after an altercation with hospital security, leading to the two-week inquiry

Community

Cost of living, housing, healthcare, and homelessness top the list of CRD concerns in latest Vital Signs study

Mark Brennae
September 25, 2024

When it came to the best aspects of living in Greater Victoria, 65% said our beautiful natural environment was tops; climate was next at 54%, followed by air quality (52%); parks (46%); walkability (40%).

Community

Jean Paetkau is back with another murder mystery set in Victoria

Mark Brennae
September 23, 2024

“Victoria readers loved seeing their community in Blood on the Breakwater, and they sent me many suggestions for the second book." — Jean Paetkau

Health

Noise cameras get green light at UBCMs, province must approve

Mark Brennae
September 20, 2024

"Noise pollution isn’t just an annoyance—it’s a public health issue.” — Port Moody Coun. Samantha Agtarap.

Healthcare

CMA apologizes to Indigenous people in historic move

Indigenous leaders and Elders from across Canada gathered in Victoria to witness and acknowledge the CMA apology

Policing

UVic study shows benefits of integrating police with mental health teams

IMPACT report indicates that long-term work with clients means reduced hospitalization and incarceration for those with severe disorders.

Community

Rustad’s comments on asylum seekers ignite politicized fear-mongering

While visiting the Island, federal MP Marc Miller suggested smaller provinces may face quotas for asylum seekers to alleviate pressures in Quebec and Ontario

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