News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Overdose Crisis

'Not properly cared for': independent review of UVic student's death identifies failures

Robyn Bell
April 3, 2025

The report makes 18 recommendations to improve the school's response to overdoses and prevent them from occurring

Community

Oak Bay townhouse proposal perturbs some in the neighbourhood

Mark Brennae
April 3, 2025

A community open house has been scheduled for April 15, from 6pm to 8pm at the Oak Bay United Church.

Indigenous

Indigenous people once roamed Island mountains on foot—and marmots were key to their survival

Marmot bones and charcoal found in remote alpine caves have distinct human markings dating back 2,400 years.

Transportation

Victoria Uber workers could be first in Canada to unionize

More than 500 drivers signed union cards before UFCW applied for certification on March 10.

Health

Island's first long-term recovery centre for women opens in View Royal

New centre means locals won't have to leave family and community

Sponsored

Story Studio wants children to foster deeper connections by writing and sharing their stories

Eva Rasciauskas
March 24, 2025

This award-winning charity inspires youth to be great storytellers through writing workshops for all ages

Health

Clock running on municipal budget decisions around E-Comm

Many municipalities have decided to accept the costs and have already integrated them into their budgets. Others, such as Sooke, are still deliberating.

Homelessness

Alliance to End Homelessness unveils strategic plan to achieve ‘functional zero’ by 2030

The Built for Zero initiative has become a national movement that encourages communities to work together toward ending homelessness through measurable and timebound goals.