News In Victoria: Latest Stories

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Diverse Destinations: A new presentation series for disabled world travellers

Lubna El Elaimy
June 11, 2025

With a little ingenuity, patience and problem solving, almost any destination is possible

Events

UVic study: understanding kelp forests could be key to Canada's net-zero emissions goal

Robyn Bell
June 6, 2025

Early research suggests Canada's kelp forests can capture a combined 40K-400K tonnes of carbon each year.

Editorial

Saving the Southern Resident killer whales: how VR and community science drive real change

Charles Campbell
June 6, 2025

Victoria residents can 'experience' swimming with orcas—and learn about their survival challenges—during Ocean Week

Diversity

BC’s gender pay gap is shrinking, but still one of the largest in Canada

Robyn Bell
June 3, 2025

The province had the fourth-highest gender pay gap in Canada

Tourism

Illegal short-term rental listings in BC must be removed from sites, starting today

By Cameron Welch
June 2, 2025

For years, Victoria struggled to enforce limits on non-compliant AirBnBs and other STRs. A new provincial push may change that

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.