News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Policing

Consequential questions remain about the potential revival of the SPLO program in SD61

The debate continues as to whether—and how—the school police liaison officer program might continue

Housing

Tenants in an Esquimalt building worry they may be renovicted

Mark Brennae
May 1, 2024

Residents at 519 Sturdee received eviction notices so the new owner can renovate

Protests

UVic students set up encampment on campus in support of Palestine

Robyn Bell
May 1, 2024

The encampment was set up Wednesday morning, joining students across North America

The Royal Family

Princess Anne to overnight aboard a naval ship during 2-day stay next week

Mark Brennae
April 26, 2024

The Maritime Museum and a riding club among activities planned for the princess

Politics

CRD pressed to come to a long-term solution for biosolids management

A resounding bio-solids management solution continues to evade the CRD leading up to provincial deadline.

Ocean

New study shows accelerating decline in Southern Resident orca population

Robyn Bell
April 22, 2024

The population could decline by one whale each year, before hurtling toward extinction.

Sponsored

Have your say in Victoria’s future by filling out the 2024 Vital Signs citizen survey

Eva Rasciauskas
April 19, 2024

The survey is an annual check-up for the region, and ensures Victoria’s continued growth and improvement for its citizens

Homelessness

Plan to end sheltering in all Victoria Parks set in motion

City councilors pass a motion that would see encampments removed from Vic West and Irving parks by Aug 1.