News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Ocean

Your guide to Ocean Week Victoria 2025 events

Amelia Acedo
May 29, 2025

Celebrate World Ocean Day with a week of events, festivals, and activities that connect Greater Victoria to the wonders of the Salish Sea.

Politics

Local leaders voice opposition to BC’s proposed infrastructure act

Robyn Bell
May 28, 2025

South Island mayors, First Nation chiefs, and MLAs have said the bill could allow new projects to skip environmental and Indigenous consultations.

Events

Events happening in Greater Victoria this June

Amelia Acedo
May 24, 2025

Summer kicks off in style with outdoor festivals, farmers markets, foodie events, and family-friendly fun all across Greater Victoria.

Events

Celebrate culture and community at Awakening Chinatown 2025

Amelia Acedo
May 24, 2025

Check out the lion dances, calligraphy, fortune telling, Chinese opera, and more at this annual festival.

Municipal

Province orders Oak Bay to change bylaws to meet housing targets

Robyn Bell
May 22, 2025

The municipality is one of two in BC to be called out by the housing minister for slow progress.

Sponsored

Celebrating 12 years and 20,000 young tennis players

Lubna El Elaimy
May 21, 2025

Since 2013, the Society for Kids at Tennis has transformed underserved children's lives through sport.

Overdose Crisis

Key findings from inquest into UVic student’s on-campus death

Robyn Bell
May 16, 2025

The inquest finished this week, with the jury making 10 recommendations to prevent similar deaths.