News In Victoria: Latest Stories

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

Books

Broken Butterfly is a mother-daughter story of love, pain, and terror

Mark Brennae
June 3, 2025

The story is peppered with Erin’s first-hand insight in the form of despairing journal excerpts describing three years of captivity, drugs, and sexual exploitation.

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.

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.