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Hermann's Jazz Club on track to reopen this fall

Robyn Bell
August 26, 2026

Arts on View Society says a major phase of the club's renovation is now complete.

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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.

Environment

A fungus that could wipe out Island bat colonies detected in Metro Vancouver

Robyn Bell
March 11, 2026

White-nose syndrome has devastated bat populations throughout North America—and it's inching closer to the Island.

Events

3 big events announced for Victoria in 2026

Robyn Bell
March 10, 2026

From music and food to FIFA World Cup viewings, the warmer weather will bring some fun to the capital city.

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