News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Neighbourhoods

'We thought we had an agreement': Dog owners push back on Panama Flats bylaw discussion postponement

January 18, 2026

"They never had a deal because there’s been no decision,” Saanich Coun. Karen Harper tells Capital Daily.

Politics

BC municipalities mull joining View Royal’s judicial review of housing policies

Robyn Bell
January 9, 2026

Mayor Sid Tobias says councils have been left "without a meaningful role in shaping legislation" that alters their authority.

Ocean

Victoria council wants BC marine strategy to become law

Robyn Bell
January 9, 2026

Council voted unanimously, directing Mayor Alto to write a letter urging the province to codify its strategy.

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Why Greater Victoria’s charitable sector matters more than ever

Greater Victoria’s charitable sector isn’t just a social good—it’s a cornerstone of the region’s economy, resilience, and collective wellbeing.

Health

BC’s hospital crowding problem isn’t improving, data shows

The Royal Jubilee and Saanich Peninsula Hospitals were both listed in the top 20 most crowded BC hospitals.

Indigenous

Local First Nations and municipalities explore potential Island Rail revitalization

Robyn Bell
December 11, 2025

Songhees and Esquimalt Nation will lead the initiative, exploring the feasibility of a rail system between Victoria and the Westshore.

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Wear2Start: A fresh start in a new outfit

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December 5, 2025

What began nearly 25 years ago as a service helping women dress for job interviews has expanded to meet a much wider range of needs.

Events

Events happening in Greater Victoria this December

Emily Edwards
December 2, 2025

From intimate jazz performances and candlelit classical concerts to family-friendly films and New Year's Eve celebrations, the capital region offers countless ways to embrace the magic of the season.