News In Victoria: Latest Stories

COVID-19

Where are all the US license plates coming from?

By Tristin Hopper
July 14, 2020

They’re not all disease-carrying interlopers

COVID-19

How COVID-19 ends

By Harley Gordon
July 11, 2020

From finding a vaccine to reaching herd immunity naturally, this is what the science says about how we return to normal

Policing

Are Victoria police chasing a sex trafficking ring that doesn't exist?

By Anna J. James
July 10, 2020

An operation seemingly built on a hunch, VicPD’s Project No More did not find any evidence of sex trafficking but did incense many of the city's sex workers, who insist they are working by choice

Science

Even after dying loved ones become unresponsive they can still hear you: UBC Study

By Tristin Hopper
July 7, 2020

New study by Victoria-raised scientist monitored the brain activity of dying patients in their final moments

Homelessness

Can Victoria fix homelessness without a return to institutionalization?

By Anna J. James
July 4, 2020

Only four hospital beds exist in Victoria for people presenting with an emergency mental health issue. If you’re non-violent but experiencing a severe psychiatric crisis in Victoria, there’s basically nowhere to go

Crime

EXCLUSIVE: VicPD misconduct unit investigating alleged use of excessive force during Pandora arrest

Sean Craig
July 3, 2020

Witnesses said officers dragged a man 50 metres by his arms which were handcuffed around his back

Travel

Time for a staycation: Our guide to Vancouver Island’s hidden gems

Spooky ruins, crashed planes, famous murder weapons and some very, very tall trees

Events

Vancouver Island Events for June 29th to July 5th

By Ben Waterworth
June 28, 2020

Canada Day events, a new slate of outdoor markets and of course the Big Gay Dog Walk