News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Business

The retales: stories of resilience from Victoria's small businesses

By Emmalee Brunt
December 17, 2020

It’s been a brutal year for small businesses. We spotlight just a few whose stories ring true for hundreds of others across the South Island.

Homelessness

Victoria’s homeless community faces winter with unclear housing options

By Brishti Basu
December 17, 2020

With several uncertain proposals on offer, no one strategy is emerging to shelter people during the coldest months

Health

How an estranged Victoria family has come together to find Sean Hart

By Brishti Basu
December 16, 2020

Hart went missing 40 days ago today from a mental health facility in Saanich. No one has reported seeing him since, but his family has come together to make sure he's found

Politics

Stephen Andrew is finished campaigning

By Jimmy Thomson
December 14, 2020

With a contentious campaign resulting in a decisive win, Andrew is ready to bring his 'pragmatic' approach to City Council

Neighbourhoods

Canada’s biggest community of little free libraries has only grown stronger through COVID-19

By Emily Fagan
December 12, 2020

Some of the book exchanges have pivoted to hand sanitizer and puzzles, but books are still circulating

Business

On rented time: the enduring appeal of Victoria's Pic-A-Flic

By Jimmy Thomson
December 11, 2020

Movie rental isn't so much a dying business as a dead one. So why does Pic-A-Flic refuse to lie down?

Healthcare

Two bucks an hour: pay for many BC paramedics stuck in a previous era

By Jolene Rudisuela
December 10, 2020

Many BC paramedics are paid on a system that only pays if they get a call—and they say it's driving people away

Economy

Are you part of Victoria's One Percent?

By Snejana Vorona
December 9, 2020

Analysis of recent economics data shows a widening gulf between average workers and the top. That has been shown to sow social discontent and even worsen the spread of COVID-19.