News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Events

Ancient tradition meets modern celebration as dragon boats return to Victoria's Inner Harbour

Mark Brennae
August 6, 2025

Thousands of spectators will line the Inner Harbour to watch 30+ teams compete in international-standard dragon boats.

Books

Victoria author and cancer warrior starts online fundraiser 'to give back'

Mark Brennae
August 3, 2025

Novelist Jean Paetkau says women should recognize the symptoms and share them with their doctors.

Arts

Events happening in Greater Victoria this August

Emily Edwards
July 31, 2025

Whether you're looking for family-friendly outdoor activities, live music, or unique cultural experiences, August delivers something for everyone.

Tourism

Illegally camping near Tofino could cost you up to $25K

Local leaders say if campers can’t get a reservation at a Tofino or Ucluelet campground, they should consider booking a hotel or motel or delaying their trip to the West Coast.

Ocean

UVic releases groundbreaking study on the cost of the 2014-2016 marine heat wave

Robyn Bell
July 24, 2025

The Blob reshaped how ecosystems in the Pacific Ocean functioned—and climate change makes it likelier that these extreme weather events will return

Healthcare

Emergency room wait times: 86% increase in patients leaving ER without seeing a doctor

Mark Brennae
July 24, 2025

The BC Conservative Caucus points to Island Health having the biggest increase in the number of patients running out of patience and then walking out of the hospital.