News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Business

How Victoria tourism is planning its comeback

By Josh Kozelj
May 3, 2021

Destination Greater Victoria CEO Paul Nursey explains what one of the hardest hit industries has learned from the pandemic

Navy

Behind the uniform: the people and families of CFB Esquimalt

By Emily Vance
May 2, 2021

A closer look at some of the people who staff the Pacific Fleet

Canadian Armed Forces

The local economic impact of Canada’s Pacific Fleet

By Emily Vance
May 2, 2021

As Greater Victoria’s third-largest employer, the base is a major driver of the region’s economy.

Housing

Tensions mount in Victoria's parks as the end of 24/7 sheltering arrives

By Emily Vance
May 2, 2021

Temporary shelters are being rejected by some campers despite investments to move everyone indoors

Navy

How Canada’s Pacific Fleet shaped Greater Victoria over two centuries

By Emily Vance
May 1, 2021

It’s difficult to imagine how Greater Victoria may have looked had a naval base never been established in Esquimalt Harbour

Good news

This Victoria nonprofit documentary group provides a platform for unhoused people to tell their own stories

By Emily Fagan
April 30, 2021

The Existence Project’s latest documentary, 'Moving Day,' will follow the experiences of unhoused Beacon Hill Park inhabitants as 24/7 camping comes to an end

Business

How a Victoria-based entrepreneur broke into the competitive space of gourmet ice cream

By Josh Kozelj
April 29, 2021

Häagen-Dazs? Ben and Jerry’s? Lori Joyce says her old-world, natural ice cream is the best in your grocery store’s frozen food aisle

Indigenous

The Campbell River store owner spotlighting other Indigenous businesses

By Marissa Tiel
April 28, 2021

Launched during the pandemic, Wildflowers & Co. emphasizes Indigenous artists and artisans