News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Environment

Off-leash dog debate out-of-hand at Cadboro Bay beach

By Ryan Hook
May 10, 2022

Whether dogs should or shouldn’t wear a leash has become so contentious at this neighbourhood beach, police have gotten involved

Sports

Gaining Momentum: local volleyball club brings home first provincial gold

Victoria's Momentum Volleyball launched six years ago with a goal of teaching the sport differently

Policing

Police announce fines—but no criminal charges—in December hit-and-run caught on video

A lawyer tells us the bar for criminal charges is difficult to meet, even with video evidence

Housing

Opinion: Victoria's fleeing families are a product of our housing decisions

By Luke Mari
May 5, 2022

New statistics show the ratio of kids added per unit of housing—and it seems what we're building is not what families want

Community

Libraries are open to all, but are library staff equipped to help everyone who comes through the doors?

As communities deal with multiple crises, libraries are increasingly filling the gaps in the social safety net

Sports

RAD Recreation Adapted Society helps BC disabled people reach new heights in outdoor recreation

By Emily Fagan
April 29, 2022

By renting and loaning expensive adaptive gear like handcycles or ParaGolfers, the society is providing access to people who otherwise may miss out on the outdoors