News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Municipal

Cop out: former VicPD chief Del Manak not running for mayor

Mark Brennae
April 15, 2026

Manak is one of several potential candidates for local office who are now making the call on whether to run.

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Sea Vancouver Like Never Before

Prince of Whales
April 9, 2026

A tour of Vancouver’s waterways showcases what makes the West Coast city one of the most beautiful in the world.

Agriculture

Nature cleanups: good for the forest, great for your brain

Mark Brennae
April 7, 2026

It sure is easy to feel that giving back to nature can create some seriously positive vibes.

BC Ferries

BC Ferries cancels sailings, adds others in Easter ship crunch

Mark Brennae
April 3, 2026

“We know this is not the level of service people expect from us,” said BC Ferries president Nicolas Jimenez.

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