News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Events

Celebrate culture and community at Awakening Chinatown 2025

Amelia Acedo
May 24, 2025

Check out the lion dances, calligraphy, fortune telling, Chinese opera, and more at this annual festival.

Municipal

Province orders Oak Bay to change bylaws to meet housing targets

Robyn Bell
May 22, 2025

The municipality is one of two in BC to be called out by the housing minister for slow progress.

Sponsored

Celebrating 12 years and 20,000 young tennis players

Lubna El Elaimy
May 21, 2025

Since 2013, the Society for Kids at Tennis has transformed underserved children's lives through sport.

Overdose Crisis

Key findings from inquest into UVic student’s on-campus death

Robyn Bell
May 16, 2025

The inquest finished this week, with the jury making 10 recommendations to prevent similar deaths.

Community

Your 2025 guide to Victoria’s farmers markets

Amelia Acedo
May 14, 2025

Fresh produce, local artisans, and community vibes—here’s where to shop local this season.

Health

Victoria YMCA-YWCA moving to Bay Centre

Mark Brennae
May 7, 2025

The new Y won’t have a pool, gymnasium, or any racquet sport courts, something an estimated 10-15% of the membership uses.

Federal Election 2025

Understanding government: What keeps Canada democratic—and independent?

Canada's constitutional democracy gives the Prime Minister significant powers—but also provides limitations on that power.

Events

Mother’s Day events in Greater Victoria 2025

Amelia Acedo
May 3, 2025

From creative workshops and artisan markets to special brunches and lunches, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the mother figure in your life.